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Specialist Data Management

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Northern Trust, a reputable financial institution since 1889, offers innovative services to high-profile clients. The Data Management Function is responsible for Data Governance, Quality, and Analytics for Portfolio Accounting Data Services. The role involves leading complex problem-solving, creating data architecture, ensuring data accuracy, implementing security measures, and facilitating data access. The position requires specialized expertise, technical skills in data modeling and SQL, and business skills like communication and project management. A bachelor's degree in a related field is essential, and domain knowledge is valued. Northern Trust promotes a flexible work culture and is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities.

Sr. Analyst - Brand Partnerships and Activations

Company: The Kraft Heinz Company

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

The Sr. Analyst (SA), Brand Partnerships and Activations is a vital role in the US Away From Home (AFH) Business Unit. The SA is tasked with developing marketing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and fostering relationships to drive brand relevance, health, and conversion. This role involves managing the Deli Business, supporting Small Batch Manufacturing, and collaborating with various departments such as Consumer Insights, Sales, Brand Marketing, Operations, Research & Development, and Finance. The SA is expected to have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field, with prior experience in multi-channel marketing, product management, brand management, and sales functions. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and project management abilities are required. The role offers a competitive total rewards package, including holistic wellness benefits, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for career growth.

Senior Associate, S&O - Collections & Recovery (Hybrid)

Company: Enova

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Enova is seeking a Strategy & Operations Senior Associate with 6-8 years of experience in process improvement, management consulting, or data analytics, preferably in credit risk or collections. The role involves supporting a core P&L, managing projects for business efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and a values-driven culture. Enova is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment.

Senior Manager User Experience

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Discover is seeking a Senior Manager of User Experience (UX) to lead the creation of a consistent brand experience across all digital touchpoints. The role involves leading a team of experience strategists, interpreting data to derive insights, and championing user research. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Communications, or Information Technology, along with 8+ years of experience in digital design and development, customer experience, and/or customer research. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Principal, Data Architecture

Company: OCC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

The role involves designing data architecture and solutions for OCC, ensuring strategic goals are met, and overseeing evaluations of technology and processes. Key responsibilities include creating data models, setting up data modeling standards, and driving short and long-term architecture strategy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data lake/warehouse solutions, schema design, and data science/analytics solutions. They must be able to prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Generative AI Technical Lead

Company: Blend360

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

<p><b>Company Description<b> <p><p>BLEND360 is an acclaimed forwardthinking Data Digital Marketing amp AI Solutions Company dedicated to fueling remarkable outcomes for our Fortune 500 clients Our trajectory is one of continuous expansion emerging at the crossroads of cuttingedge analytics data proficiency technology and digital marketing excellence We are actively seeking a Generative AI Technical Lead to join our team and provide consulting services to our Hospitality Industry client<p> <p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p>As the Technical Lead for Generative AI you will play a pivotal role in guiding a team of skilled data scientists architects and implementation experts You will be responsible for leading the design development and implementation of stateoftheart generative AI solutions This role requires a deep understanding of data science strong architectural skills and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex AI projects <em><strong>This is a contract to hire opportunity<strong><em><p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities<strong><p> <ol><li><strong>Leadership and Team Management<strong> <ul><li>Lead and inspire a crossfunctional team of data scientists engineers and architects<li> <li>Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture<li> <li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members<li> <ul><li> <li><strong>Generative AI Strategy and Planning<strong> <ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define the generative AI strategy and roadmap<li> <li>Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance our AI capabilities<li> <li>Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in generative AI<li> <ul><li> <li><strong>Data Science Expertise<strong> <ul><li>Oversee the development of robust and generative AI applications<li> <li>Ensure the application of best practices in machine learning and data science<li> <ul><li> <li><strong>Solutions Architecture<strong> <ul><li>Design endtoend architecture for generative AI solutions considering scalability security and performance<li> <li>Collaborate with the architecture team to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into existing systems<li> <li>Provide technical leadership in the selection of appropriate technologies for AI implementation<li> <ul><li> <li><strong>Implementation and Deployment<strong> <ul><li>Lead the implementation of generative AI and NLP modelsapplications into production environments<li> <li>Ensure the seamless integration of AI solutions with existing systems and processes<li> <li>Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize deployment processes<li> <ul><li> <ol><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Masters or PhD in Computer Science Data Science or a related field<li> <li>10+ years of experience in algorithmic product development<li> <li>Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams<li> <li>Strong background in data science machine learning and generative AI<li> <li>Expertise in solutions architecture with a focus on scalability and performance<li> <li>Handson experience in implementing and deploying AI solutions in realworld scenarios<li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders<li> <ul><p><b>Additional Information<b> <p><p><em>This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship<em><p> <p><em>The pay range for this role is $85125 per hour for the contract portion of the engagement Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills certifications training and location It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance We offer a competitive benefits program to meet the health and financial wellbeing of our team and their families<em><p> <p><strong>A diverse workforce is a strong workforce <strong><br >To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients we believe as a Talent Solutions Company we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce Diversity has played a critical role in our history our growth and continues to have a profound impact on our success We are determined to have equality in the workplace within our team and as an extension of our clients team <p> <p>This is not the work of the moment and this requires continued learning and purposeful actions We are investing resources to understand and improve the sourcing selection and retention of the talent we hire and ultimately the workforce we provide for our clients We will communicate our journey in the spirit of transparency and shared learning <p>

Analyst II, IT Business Administration

Company: Invenergy

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Invenergy, a leading energy solutions provider, is seeking an experienced IT Business Administration Analyst II. The role involves contract administration, risk mitigation, vendor management, process improvement, market research, and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, 2+ years in IT procurement, and proficiency in contract management and legal compliance. The position offers competitive benefits and an equal opportunity work environment.

Designer, Brand Design Systems

Company: Dentsu

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Dentsu Creative US is seeking a Designer, Brand Design Systems for a national home improvement client. The role involves conceptualizing visuals, designing and animating motion graphics, editing and optimizing graphics and video content for social media, creating brand guidelines and brand books, and ensuring final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand. The ideal candidate should have 2-3+ years of experience as a graphic designer, a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art direction or advertising, and proficiency in design software and Adobe Creative Cloud. The anticipated salary range is $51,000-$83,750. Dentsu is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Client Implementation Manager

Company: Press Ganey

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 24, 2024

<p><b>Company Description<b> <p><p><strong>Press Ganey<strong> the leading Human Experience HX healthcare performance improvement company offers an integrated suite of solutions that address safety clinical excellence patient experience and workforce engagement The company works with more than 41000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety quality and experience of care Press Ganey is a PG Forsta company<p> <p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p>The Implementation Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and will coordinate all activities throughout the clients onboarding experience Following a postsales handoff the Implementation Manager will own the implementation process through the golive phase and handoff to the Delivery Teams Implementation Managers serve an important role for setting clients up for success by partnering with key stakeholders to facilitate full alignment on project expectations including product needs timelines and implementation strategy The highlevel goal of the role is to instill client confidence and trust from day one through clear communication of product needs and timelines and by keeping all parties internal and external accountable to deadlines to ensure a successful implementation<p> <p>Implementations are highly custom and involve large data sets which require the Implementation Manager to act as a liaison between the various teams both internal as well as external The right candidate for this role will embody entrepreneurial thinking take an analytical and strategic approach to each client engagement and the role itself and will be a master of using good judgment and thinking on their feet The Implementation Manager should feel confident and comfortable explaining and conceptualizing how our various solutions work with a variety of unique client business needs The role also requires an expert level of understanding in how hospitals and health systems function the roles and motivations of different parties within such clients and will learn how to navigate these complex organizations to ensure maximum alignment and client satisfaction <p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities <strong><p> <ul><li>Provides day to day oversight of the client implementation including understanding the clients goals and use cases recommend and guide product configuration help set expectations and establish priorities<li> <li>Forms strong relationships with clients by serving as the primary point of contact for implementation understanding and communicating client feedback internally<li> <li>Partners with Delivery Team to ensure completion of product configuration manage timeline for deliverables and to setup clients for success<li> <li>Collaborate between multiple departments and teams to reconcile competing priorities to maximize overall client satisfaction and project success <li> <li>Brings in appropriate PGForsta experts and creates seamless handoff to other departments and post implementation support<li> <li>Identify and escalate challenges and risks associated with implementation and client satisfaction to supervisor and other senior team members before problems become critical <li> <li>Provides product overview and connects client with training and education opportunities<li> <ul><p><br ><p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a clientfacing project management consulting or operations role ideally in a healthcare related field<li> <li>Excellent interpersonal communications listening and presentation skills<li> <li>Solid working knowledge of improvement methodology best practices and data analytics<li> <li>Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects and attaining high client satisfaction<li> <li>Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while prioritizing competing client needs<li> <li>Obsession with customer experience including followup and problem resolution<li> <li>Ability to travel up to 5 to provide client support both virtually and onsite via webinargroup meeting or individual consultation<li> <ul><p><strong>Education<strong> <strong> <strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree and 5 years minimum of prior relevant experience in a clientfacing project management consulting or operations role ideally in a healthcare related field<li> <ul><p><b>Additional Information<b> <p><p>All positions at Press Ganey require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check The specific checks are based on the nature of the position Background checks may include some or all of the following SSNSIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists fingerprint verification credit check andor drug test By applying for a position with Press Ganey you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Press Ganeys employment policies You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required for the position <p> <p>Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class <p> <p>Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Notice Press Ganey will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge b in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information <p> <p>The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80000 to $108000 It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable licensure or certifications obtained Market and organizational factors are also considered In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus or commission tied to achieved results <p> <p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines<p> <p>Our privacy policy can be found here httpswwwpressganeycomlegalprivacy <p> <p><br ><p><p>LIRemote<p>

2024043 Senior Software Engineer

Company: John Deere

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 24, 2024

John Deere, a company with a 175-year history, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience. Required skills include designing and implementing software applications with microservices architecture using Java/J2EE technologies, RESTful web services, Spring Boot, and database technologies like SAP HANA and postgres. The candidate must also be proficient in developing front-end applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ReactJS. Experience in managing the building, deployment, and operation of software applications as a continuous automated process using CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins and shell scripts is essential. Familiarity with AWS services including EC2, ECS, Fargate, and aurora postgres load balancer is required. The candidate should ensure code quality using TDD approach for front-end and back-end development using frameworks like Junit, enzyme, jest, and automation testing using Junit, Cucumber. 50% remote work is allowed, and the candidate must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite.

Senior Manager, Identity & Fraud Experience

Company: Chime

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 24, 2024

The Senior Manager in Identity & Fraud Experience role at Chime involves creating a high-quality support experience for members, driving continuous process improvement initiatives, and minimizing time to re-enablement. The role requires deep expertise in processes, data-driven insights, and project management. The base salary begins at $146,610 and up to $207,000, with additional benefits. Key responsibilities include maintaining support process documentation, driving member experience metrics, developing data-based insights, and leading a complex, growing team.

Principal Application Engineer (CI/CD)

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Discover is seeking a CI/CD Principal Application Engineer to drive the use of CI/CD in delivering applications to production. The role involves working with engineering teams, participating in architecture discussions, and collaborating with internal agile teams to ensure end-to-end quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, or related fields. Preferred qualifications include experience with DevOps methodology, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus, and SonarQube. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, and health benefits. Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Continuous Improvement roles by seniority level?
Entry‑level analysts earn between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Mid‑level professionals with Lean or Six Sigma experience command $80,000 to $110,000. Senior managers and directors typically receive $110,000 to $150,000, while executive‑level Continuous Improvement leads can earn $150,000 to $200,000, reflecting market demand in tech, manufacturing, and logistics.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Continuous Improvement professionals?
Top skills include Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Kaizen facilitation, root cause analysis, DMAIC methodology, and statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP. Technical proficiencies in Tableau, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or SAP APO, coupled with Agile or Scrum knowledge, are highly prized. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PMP enhance credibility and often correlate with higher compensation.
Is remote work common for Continuous Improvement positions?
Many Continuous Improvement roles in software, fintech, and consulting offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, especially those focused on data analysis, process mapping, and tool implementation. On‑site presence is typically required for Kaizen events or manufacturing plant visits, but most companies provide flexible schedules and virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist within Continuous Improvement?
A typical trajectory starts with Process Analyst, moves to Lean Engineer or Kaizen Lead, then to Continuous Improvement Manager. From there, professionals can advance to Director of Continuous Improvement, VP of Operations, or transition into broader transformation roles such as Change Management or Product Owner, leveraging their process expertise across the organization.
What are the current industry trends affecting Continuous Improvement?
Digital twins and real‑time process monitoring are becoming standard in manufacturing, while AI‑driven analytics predict bottlenecks before they occur. Cloud‑based Kaizen platforms enable global collaboration, and sustainability metrics are increasingly integrated into continuous improvement KPIs. In software, DevOps pipelines now embed continuous improvement cycles to accelerate release velocity and quality.

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