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Sr Big Data Engineer Designer Lead

Company: Circana

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong>Lets be unstoppable together<strong> <p> <p>Circana formerly IRI and NPD is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior Through unparalleled technology advanced analytics crossindustry data and deep expertise we provide clarity that helps almost 7000 of the worlds leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth We understand more about the complete consumer the complete store and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights ignite innovation meet consumer demand and outpace the competition <p> <p>At Circana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth we seek and share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives We have a global commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business employees clients and communities with us you can always bring your full self to work Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious together Learn more at wwwcircanacom <p> <p><strong>What will you be doing <strong> <p> <p>As a <strong>Sr Big<strong> <strong>Data Engineer Designer<strong> you will be responsible for leading the development of clientspecific implementations that will run in the clients cloud environment leveraging the industrys leading BIAnalytics solutions Circana Liquid Data LD This is an endtoend business intelligence solution that involves highly complex data transformations flowing into the LD Whiteboxpowered data layer and the LD Unify reporting application <p> <p>You will interface with the client to understand requirements and translate the requirements into technical design You will then manage and codevelop complex fully automated data ingestion processes that meet the clients needs You will also be responsible to debugging and resolving all the data issues that arises during the course of the project <p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities<strong> <p> <ul><li>Design the data loading pipeline which satisfies the business requirements and also extremely performant and fault tolerant<li> <li>Work with Product management team and client data ingestion teams to thoroughly understand all the datasets and ensure that it meets the business requirements<li> <li>Attend daily scrum calls with clients and provide feedback on the progress of all the data ingestion work<li> <li>Lead the offshore and onshore teams and explain the business requirements and design and ensure all data ingestion tasks are delivered on time<li> <li>Help the team in tuning the performance of the data ingestion jobs to ensure all jobs complete within the stipulated SLA time<li> <li>Codevelop all the complex data ingestion jobs and understand all the internal framework utilities and also build reusable code<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong> <p> <ul><li>Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science Data Analytics or equivalent<li> <li>10+ years Business intelligence industry experience<li> <li>5+ years of Big Data Hadoop ecosystem experience<li> <li>2+ years experience leading clientfacing projects<li> <li>Extensive experience in Linux or Unix OS Big Data scripting languages Python Spark bash<li> <li>Extensive experience aligning data from disparate sources with varying granularity<li> <li>2+ years Azure cloud experience Databricks experience a plus<li> <li>1+ years Amazon S3 experience<li> <li>Experience working with thirdparty job schedulers ControlM Airflow a plus<li> <li>Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving Hadoop tooling advancements<li> <li>Strong track record in kickstarting executing and advancing clientfocused projects<li> <li>Experience leading offshore development teams<li> <li>Strong communication and leadership skills required<li> <li>25 Travel required after COVID restrictions are lifted<li> <ul><p><strong>Circana Behaviors<strong> <p> <p>As well as the technical skills experience and attributes that are required for the role our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization Therefore we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their daytoday role <p> <ul><li>Stay Curious Being hungry to learn and grow always asking the big questions<li> <li>Seek Clarity Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action<li> <li>Own the Outcome Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices<li> <li>Center on the Client Relentlessly adding value for our customers<li> <li>Be a Challenger Never complacent always striving for continuous improvement<li> <li>Champion Inclusivity Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy respect and integrity<li> <li>Commit to each other Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone<li> <ul><p><strong>Location <strong> <p> <p>This position can be located in the following areas Remote or Chicago IL <p> <p>The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range This range may be modified in the future An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales or revenuebased metrics any collective bargaining agreements and business or organizational needs The salary range for this role is $160k to $190k <p> <p>This job is also eligible for bonusincentivecommissionsequity pay <p> <p>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medicaldentalvision insurance and 401k to eligible employees <p> <p>You can apply for this role through methods to apply eg Careers website link andor Intranet site for internal candidates <p> <p>LIMG1 <p> <p>Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities <p> <p>The contractor 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 41 CFR 60135c<p>

Automation/AI Architect

Company: West Monroe

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p><strong><span lang=ENUS datacontrast=auto xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS><span>Are you ready to make an impact<span><span><strong><p> <div> <p><strong><em>West Monroe isnt a startup firm but we act like one<em><strong><br >We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consultingand that takes a different approach highly collaborative flexible and tenacious<p> <p>Our peoplefirst highly collaborative culture is core to our identity Its something we care about and something we strive to enrich and preserve No hierarchies No siloes No egos Just smart ideas unique perspectives and the drive to make an impact for our clients<p> <p>We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table Thats why inclusion and diversity is one of our core values<p> <p>Every day our clients rely on us to help them tackle their greatest challenges by strategically deploying technology through a businessfocused and industryspecific lens We bring together both the right knowledge and the right approach so that they can capitalize on opportunities and deliver real results That takes the right team And thats where you come in<p> <p><br ><strong>Think youre up to the challenge<strong><br >As our dedicated <strong>AutomationAI Architect<strong> you will play a crucial role in the Automation and Artificial Intelligence A2I Center of Excellence Your primary responsibility will be to design and oversee the implementation of automation systems to drive business value based on our strategic priorities <br ><p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Designing and implementing automation systems to streamline processes and foster continuous learning and adaptation<li> <li>Collaborating within IT across Shared Services and with Consulting Line partners to identify and productively use the appropriate tools and techniques to solve particular types of automation and Generative AI problems<li> <li>Capturing and sharing institutional knowledge to elevate the teams capabilities including the development of architectural design patterns<li> <li>Leading projects and acting as a critical focal point for the development and sharing of expertise in the domain<li> <li>Supporting projects led by other teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Deep understanding of automation tools and AI technologies You should have a comprehensive knowledge of automation tools and AI technologies to design and implement effective automation systems<li> <li>Strong architectural and system design skills You should be able to design robust and scalable automation systems that integrate with AI technologies<li> <li>Problemsolving abilities You should be able to identify and solve complex automation and AI problems<li> <li>Familiarity with cloud services and DevOps practices You should have experience with cloud services and DevOps practices to ensure the scalability reliability and efficiency of automated processes<li> <li>Proficiency in platforms Experience with ServiceNow Jira PowerApps PowerAutomate ChatGPT Workday Salesforce Mulesoft is highly desired<li> <ul><p><em>Think you have what it takes <em>Join our team and make us better<p> <div> <div> <div> <p dataccpprops=><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>Based on pay transparency guidelines the salary range for this role can <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices see <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>table below Information on our competitive total rewards package <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>including our bonus structure and benefits is <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>here<span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none> Individual salaries are <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography <span><span datausefontface=false datacontrast=none>experience skills education and internal equity<br ><span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>Employees and their families are covered by medical dental vision and basic <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>life insurance Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>receive annual bonuses Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year Ten weeks of paid parental <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of <span><span datausefontface=true datacontrast=none>employment<span><p> <div> <p>Seattle or Washington DC<p> <p><span>$1<span><span><span><span>$1 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <p>Los Angeles<p> <p><span>$1<span><span><span><span>$1 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <p>New York City or San Francisco<p> <p><span>$1<span><span><span><span>$1 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <p>A location not listed above<p> <p><span>$1<span><span><span><span>$1 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><span datacontrast=auto>West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value We believe that digital is a mindset and its something companies become not something they do We bring together diverse multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=auto>At West Monroe we invest in our people and care in a big way We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion enabling us to address our clients most complex challenges If youre looking for a place where youll feel supported our team will help you grow We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all And know that when we come together we can do whats never been done<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=auto>Our fastpaced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations If you are ready to set big goals with <span><span datacontrast=auto>us<span><span datacontrast=auto><span><span datacontrast=auto> j<span><span datacontrast=auto>oin<span><span datacontrast=auto> us on our journey of building what matters for our clients our people and our communities<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><strong><span datacontrast=auto>West Monroe<span><strong><strong><span datacontrast=auto> <span><strong><strong><span datacontrast=auto>is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer <span><strong> <br ><span datacontrast=auto>We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity We base our employment decisions on merit experience and potential without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age religion disability veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state or local law To learn more about diversity equity and inclusion at West Monroe visit <span><span datacontrast=none>wwwwestmonroecominclusion<span><span datacontrast=auto><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=auto>If you are based in California we encourage you to read West Monroes Notice at Collection for California residents provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA and linked <span><span datacontrast=none>here<span><span datacontrast=auto> <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <div>

Manager, HR Shared Services

Company: Cresco Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div><b><span><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW<strong><span><b> <p>Cresco Labs is one of the largest public vertically integrated multistate operators in the cannabis industry Our portfolio of inhouse cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America With dozens of locations nationwide our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming positive judgementfree place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey <br > <br >Founded in 2013 Cresco Labs mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees As stewards of the cannabis industry our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues consumers customers and communities alike With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis <br > <br >At Cresco Labs we aim to revolutionize and lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism <br > <br >If youre interested in joining our mission click the below links to join our team today<p> <p><b><span><strong>MISSION STATEMENT<strong><span><b> <p><p>At Cresco we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance product consistency and customer satisfaction Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity strictly adhering to regulations and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis As Cresco grows we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to<p> <div> <p><span><strong>JOB SUMMARY<strong><span><p> <p>The Manager of HR Shared Services is responsible for supporting the processes solutions and data within the HR Shared Services function including but not limited to managing a team mapping processes and implementing improvements maintaining data integrity and audits leading applicable team projects and supporting the HR teams administrative needs as requested<p> <p><span><strong>CORE JOB DUTIES <strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>Manage and support HRs processes including onboarding exiting organizational changes and data entry and associated trackers <span><li> <li><span>Identify map project manage and implement process improvement simplification and efficiency <span><li> <li><span>Manage lead and develop the HR Shared Services team to ensure a positive and efficient customer service experience through effective delivery and execution of HR services and processes <span><li> <li><span>Manage workflow priorities including call triaging and escalation staff schedules and quality of service monitoring <span><li> <li><span>Develop and monitor key performance indicators of the HR Shared Services team <span><li> <li><span>Ensure HR Shared Services team provides high level of customer service delivery <span><li> <li><span>Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize and improve processes <span><li> <li><span>Manage the daytoday operations of the HR Shared Services Team <span><li> <li><span>Responsible for recruitment and professional development of HR Shared Service team members <span><li> <li><span>Responsible for all data management and integrity in the HRIS including entry and auditing <span><li> <li><span>Validate employee transaction processing with in the HRIS and facilitate updates to ensure data integrity and confidentiality <span><li> <li><span>Provide technical and enduser support for some HR systems including ATS Onboarding and I9 compliance as needed <span><li> <li><span>Manage standard reports and create adhoc reports for HR leaders and cross functional teams as needed <span><li> <li><span>Develop user guidelines training materials and documentation to promote effective use and understanding of HR processes among endusers <span><li> <li><span>Support time and attendance service tickets in coordination with Payroll team <span><li> <li><span>Understand the importance of and demonstrate the utmost confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business information <span><li> <li><span>Partner with HR Business Partners to gather and incorporate field input into service delivery model <span><li> <li><span>Manages key Vendor relationships Equifax Law Logix etc <span><li> <li><span>Collaborates with HRIS leadership on data entry and process improvements <span><li> <li><span>Other duties as assigned <span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND SKILLS <strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field<span><li> <li><span>510 years of HRIS experience including reporting with a focus on management of a HR Shared Services Team <span><li> <li><span>Proven skills in process mapping and process improvements <span><li> <li><span>Excellent analytical problem solving decision making and followthrough skills <span><li> <li><span>Ability to understand business needs and research solutions <span><li> <li><span>Exhibits understanding of people and departmental organization <span><li> <li><span>Proven understanding of downstream effects of data changes to other HRIS systems and reports <span><li> <li><span>Extreme attention to detail and accuracy <span><li> <li><span>Advanced knowledge of MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint <span><li> <li><span>Ability to work independently with minimal direction <span><li> <li><span>High level of competence with organization prioritization and multitasking in a rapidly changing environment <span><li> <li><span>Highest level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality <span><li> <li><span>High level of customer service <span><li> <li><span>Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement <span><li> <li><span>Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize work and manage deadlines <span><li> <li><span>Ability to multitask simultaneously and successfully<span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>BENEFITS<strong><span><p> <p>Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical dental and vision insurance a 401Kmatch program FSAHSA programs LTDSTD options life insurance and ADampD We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by fulltime or parttime roles location or position<p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <p><span><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><span><p> <ul><li dataoffsetkey=ca3n600>Must be 21 years of age or older to apply<li> <li dataoffsetkey=ca3n600>Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry <li> <ul><p><em>Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status<em><p> <p><b><span><u>California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA Notice to Applicants<u><span><b><b>Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice CA Privacy Notice regarding Sunnyside and its affiliate Cresco Labs policies pertaining to the collection use and disclosure of personal information This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting CCPAnoticecrescolabscom <b><b>Reporting a Scam<br >Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information including payment andor banking information Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate they may feature a Cresco Labs logo they may appear to originate from an officiallooking email address or web site or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name<span> <span><br >Please note that Cresco Labs <strong>does not <strong>ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only Applications can be securely submitted through our careers pages<b><b>We are working diligently to block this from happening Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs<b><b>If you are in doubt please contact us at <strong>Reportaspamcrescolabscom<strong><span> <span>with questions<b><p> <div>

Lead Stock Plan Administrator

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 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 >Administers equity and other longterm incentive programs including stock options restricted stock units RSUs performance stock units cash longterm incentive plan and Discovers IRC 423 employee stock purchase plan Assists with Section 16 reporting managing and tracking insider trading policy compliance preclearance and administration of Rule 10b51 plans Other substantive areas of responsibility include dividend equivalent administration Proxy Statement compensation tables and narratives Board Director compensation tracking and communications Director and Officer stock ownership policy compliance equity and expense forecasting and vendor management captive broker transfer agent Actively manages and escalates risk and customerimpacting issues within the daytoday role to management<br ><span><b>Responsibilities<b> <span><br ><p><ul><li>Administers equity transactions globally such as granting exercise sale releases retirements terminations expatriates and international transfers<li> <li>Calculates and tracks dividend equivalents retirement eligible FICA compliance and quarterly employee stock purchase plan offering periods<li> <li>Reviews and processes equity vesting and release with broker online grant acceptance and employee communication including coordinating accurate tax withholding and reporting<li> <li>Compiles equity related data for required SEC security filings<li> <li>Forecasts equity compensation and expense<li> <li>Suggests and leads process improvement initiatives and automation of processes<li> <ul><p><br ><span><b>Minimum Qualifications<b> <span><br ><b>At a minimum heres what we need from you<b> <br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in business Finance Human Resources Accounting Law or related field<li> <li>6+ years of experience in Finance Accounting StockEquity Compensation Human Resources or related field<li> <li>In lieu of a degree 8+ years of experience in Finance Accounting StockEquity Compensation Human Resources or related field<li> <ul><p><br ><span><b>Preferred Qualifications<b> <span><br ><b>If we had our say wed also look for<b> <br ><p><ul><li>6+ years of experience in Finance Accounting StockEquity Compensation Human Resources or related field<li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Mar112024 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 $7550000 to $12790000 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 <span><span><span>MyDiscoverBenefitscom<span><span><span> <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> Know Your Rights<p>

Senior Data Engineer (P707)

Company: 84.51°

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p><strong>8451° Overview<strong><p> <p>8451° is a retail data science insights and media company We help The Kroger Co consumer packaged goods companies agencies publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase<p> <p>Powered by cuttingedge science we utilize firstparty retail data from more than 62 million US households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customercentric journey using 8451° Insights 8451° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution Kroger Precision Marketing<p> <p>Join us at 8451°<p> <p><p> <p><br ><p><div> <p>As a <strong>Senior Data Engineer<strong> you will have the opportunity to build solutions that ingest transform store and distribute our big data to be consumed by data scientists and our products<p> <p>Our data engineers use PySparkPython Databricks Hadoop Hive and other data engineering technologies and visualization tools to deliver data capabilities and services to our scientists products and tools<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<br ><strong><br >Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 8451° SDLC This includes internal and external facing applications as well as process improvement activities<p> <ul><li>Participate in the design and development of Databricks and Cloudbased solutions<li> <li>Implement automated unit and integration testing<li> <li>Collaborate with architecture and lead engineers to ensure consistent development practices<li> <li>Provide mentoring to junior engineers<li> <li>Participate in retrospective reviews<li> <li>Participate in the estimation process for new work and releases<li> <li>Collaborate with other engineers to solve and bring new perspectives to complex problems<li> <li>Drive improvements in data engineering practices procedures and ways of working<li> <li>Embrace new technologies and an everchanging environment<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong><p> <ul><li>4+ years proven ability of professional Data Development experience<li> <li>3+ years proven ability of developing with Databricks or HadoopHDFS<li> <li>3+ years of experience with PySparkSpark<li> <li>3+ years of experience with SQL<li> <li>3+ years of experience developing with either Python Java or Scala <li> <li>Full understanding of ETL concepts and Data Warehousing concepts<li> <li>Experience with CICD<li> <li>Experience with version control software<li> <li>Strong understanding of Agile Principles Scrum<li> <li>Bachelors Degree Computer Science Management Information Systems Mathematics Business Analytics or STEM<li> <ul><p><strong>Bonus Points<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience with Azure <li> <li>Experience with Databricks Delta Tables Delta Lake Delta Live Tables<li> <li>Proficient with Relational Data Modeling<li> <li>Experience with Python Library Development<li> <li>Experience with Structured Streaming Spark or otherwise<li> <li>Experience with Kafka andor Azure Event Hub<li> <li>Experience with GitHub SaaS GitHub Actions<li> <li>Experience with Snowflake<li> <li>Exposure to BI Tooling Tableau Power BI Cognos etc <li> <ul><p>LIDOLF<p>

Senior Developer, BI Reporting

Company: Cornerstone Research

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong>Overview<strong> <p> <p><strong>SENIOR DEVELOPER BI REPORTING HYBRID CHICAGO<strong> <p> <p>If you are a Power BI expert looking for an opportunity to showcase your design development and administration of financial reports then we would like to meet with you <p> <p>The Senior Developer BI Reporting will have primary responsibility for leading various analysis and programming initiatives in Cornerstone Researchs IT applications development department utilizing a high degree of knowledge in the overall field of business analysis and financial reporting <p> <p>At Cornerstone Research you will be part of a thriving 900strong team that spans nine offices comprises more than 55 nationalities and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels Inc Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities <p> <p><strong>Youll Love It Here If You<strong> <p> <ul><li>Embrace learning and continuous improvement<li> <li>Set and strive for a high bar of excellence<li> <li>Believe that teamwork leads to success ask us what it means to be onefirmfirm<li> <li>Take pride in always doing your best work even if its harder or takes longer<li> <li>Are passionate about what you do<li> <ul><p><strong>How Youll Help Our Team Succeed <strong> <p> <ul><li>Develop visual reports KPI scorecards and dashboards using Power BI desktop<li> <li>Hands on experience in creating and deploying Power BI reports analytic and dashboard solutions including design development deployment data engineering and data management projects and practices<li> <li>Implementing rowlevel security on data along with an understanding of application security layer models in Power BI<li> <li>Act as Power BI administration manage and troubleshoot premium capacity environment<li> <li>Work with the Finance department and IT Reporting Team in developing Cornerstones reporting strategy to determine scalable and appropriate solutions for the variety of financial reporting requests<li> <li>Design and implement business intelligence solutions to support the decision makers and users of the data by utilizing but not limited to SQL Server Integration Services SSIS SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS and Power BI<li> <li>Create compile and prepare management reports graphs and charts including highly complex internally developed custom reports utilizing TSQL Excel Access VBA SSRS and Power BI<li> <li>Maintain and improve reporting data infrastructure which contains data compiled from Aderant Expert Host Analytics UltiPro Legal Key and other source systems This includes troubleshooting issues and anomalies in system data data validation and maintaining system continuity<li> <li>Participate in monthend accounting system close and reporting<li> <li>Maintain data integration between systems creating automated data feeds and structuring data for use by the data warehouse<li> <ul><p><strong>What Youll Need to Be Successful<strong> <p> <ul><li>8+ years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility professional services experience preferred <ul><li>8+ years of experience with SQL and TSQL programming<li> <li>8+ years of experience working with SSRS reports<li> <li>7+ years of experience working with and translating company financial data into executivelevel reports and KPIs<li> <li>5+ years of experience working with Aderant databases including SQL Server 201220162019 SSAS SSRS and SSIS and other handson financial systems experience<li> <li>3+ Years expert level experience with Power BI Development and administration<li> <ul><li> <li>Hands on experience in creating and deploying Power BI reports analytics and dashboard solutions including design development deployment data engineering and data management projects and practices<li> <li>The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm<li> <li>The ability to communicate effectively and <li> <li>Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firms financial and operational <li> <li>The mindset to provide superior service<li> <li>MS SQL report and Visual Basic programming experience<li> <li>Advanced MS Office skills especially Excel including macro development and troubleshooting<li> <li>Ability to successfully engage in multiple tasks simultaneously<li> <li>Excellent problemsolving skills and techniques<li> <li>Ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions<li> <li>Ability to understand the perspective of the business and end users and apply that understanding to solution proposals<li> <li>Ability to utilize IT Best Practices and IT tools related to application support implementation and documentation<li> <li>Thorough understanding of complex data models for Financial and related business systems along with underlying associated processes<li> <li>Strong understanding of relational database structures advanced data concepts theories principles and practices<li> <li>Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience preferred<li> <ul><p><strong>Who We Are<strong> <p> <p>Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings <p> <p>We work with a broad network of testifying experts including leaders from academia and industry who are recognized for their depth of knowledge accomplishments and research Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics finance accounting and marketing as well as business acumen familiarity with the litigation process and a commitment to produce outstanding results <p> <p>The firms uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work We invest in our people in a host of ways from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events To many our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research <p> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity<strong> <p> <p>Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information protected veteran status or other factors protected by law<p>

Senior Director, HR Shared Services

Company: Cresco Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div><b><span><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW<strong><span><b> <p>Cresco Labs is one of the largest public vertically integrated multistate operators in the cannabis industry Our portfolio of inhouse cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America With dozens of locations nationwide our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming positive judgementfree place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey <br > <br >Founded in 2013 Cresco Labs mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees As stewards of the cannabis industry our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues consumers customers and communities alike With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis <br > <br >At Cresco Labs we aim to revolutionize and lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism <br > <br >If youre interested in joining our mission click the below links to join our team today<p> <p><b><span><strong>MISSION STATEMENT<strong><span><b> <p><p>At Cresco we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance product consistency and customer satisfaction Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity strictly adhering to regulations and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis As Cresco grows we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to<p> <div> <p><span><strong>JOB SUMMARY<strong><span><p> <p>The Senior Director HR Shared Services is responsible for leading and managing activities for the HR Shared Services function and HRIS team The Senior Director will develop and implement a shared services model into the HR function managing the HR information systems to include online recruitment and onboarding in Greenhouse ATS employee and manager selfservice in Wurk and reviewing and redesigning transactional HR processes The HR Shared Services organization is accountable for responding to HRrelated inquiries from managers employees and HR Business Partners providing transactional support for the various HR functions and championing continuous HR processes improvements <p> <p><span><strong>CORE JOB DUTIES <strong><span><p> <ul><li>Build a high performing HR Shared Services Team that drives results through a simple easy to understand structure that makes HR adaptable and efficient<li> <li>Drive ongoing improvements through standardizing automating and consolidating processes in support of HR strategic goals<li> <li>Identifies problem areas in service delivery processes troubleshoots issues and recommends solutions<li> <li>Sets HR Shared Services strategy <li> <li>Creates and executes on HRIS roadmap which includes employee and manager selfsufficiency <li> <li>Maintain and champion HR governance while measuring and communicating success <li> <li>Creates and implements shortterm and longterm plans that drive ongoing operational efficiency and employee experience improvements <li> <li>Responsible for building and maintaining a strong functional team through effective recruiting training coaching performance management team building and succession planning <li> <li>Works with HR leaders to ensure alignment and implementation of workforce strategies actively leveraging metrics and analytics where appropriate <li> <li>Actively participates in and provides subject matter expertise for HR programs redesign andor special projects that involve the HR Shared Services and HRIS teams <li> <li>Ensures effective HR service delivery and drives continual improvement ensures activities leverage best practices are coordinated and focus on achieving desired results in alignment with the organizations strategy <li> <li>Maintains strong vendor relationship and execution of various compliance topics including but not limited to labor law posters background checks I9s and unemployment and income verifications <li> <ul><p><span><strong>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND SKILLS <strong><span><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree and 10+ years of proven experience in Human Resources with a minimum of 5 years experience with designing and implementing HR Shared Services <li> <li>Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals <li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills<li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills<li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail<li> <li>Strong analytical and problemsolving skills<li> <li>Impeccable ability to keep information confidential<li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software advanced knowledge of MS Excel<li> <li>Proven ability to manage a multifunctional team with different levels of experience and responsibilities<li> <li>Proven ability to manage competing priorities<li> <li>Manufacturing and retail experience preferred<li> <ul><p><span><strong>BENEFITS<strong><span><p> <p>Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical dental and vision insurance a 401Kmatch program FSAHSA programs LTDSTD options life insurance and ADampD We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by fulltime or parttime roles location or position<p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <p><span><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><span><p> <ul><li dataoffsetkey=ca3n600>Must be 21 years of age or older to apply<li> <li dataoffsetkey=ca3n600>Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry <li> <ul><p><em>Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status<em><p> <p><b><span><u>California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA Notice to Applicants<u><span><b><b>Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice CA Privacy Notice regarding Sunnyside and its affiliate Cresco Labs policies pertaining to the collection use and disclosure of personal information This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting CCPAnoticecrescolabscom <b><b>Reporting a Scam<br >Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information including payment andor banking information Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate they may feature a Cresco Labs logo they may appear to originate from an officiallooking email address or web site or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name<span> <span><br >Please note that Cresco Labs <strong>does not <strong>ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only Applications can be securely submitted through our careers pages<b><b>We are working diligently to block this from happening Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs<b><b>If you are in doubt please contact us at <strong>Reportaspamcrescolabscom<strong><span> <span>with questions<b><p> <div>

Senior Software Engineer - Pangea (Hybrid)

Company: Enova

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong>About the Role<strong><p> <p>Pangea is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is eager to design new architecture resolve operational issues production debugging and perform feature development Our Engineering team builds and maintains new features for the Pangea platform that improve usability prevent fraud and create APIs and services that work with our partners to launch new markets payment methods and capabilities Our platform is developed on CNET and hosted with AWS<p> <p><strong>As a Senior Software Engineer you will <strong><p> <ul><li>Design build and maintain APIs and services as part of the platform<li> <li>Deliver quality focused software changes for our consumer facing applications<li> <li>Work with all facets of the business from Product Management to Operations and Analytics<li> <li>Identify and execute on best answers holding true to our value of Empowerment<li> <li>Champion improvements in engineering standards tools and processes<li> <li>Support and mentor other developers in the squad<li> <ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate will have<strong><p> <ul><li>5+ years of professional experience in CNET object oriented programming and CICD pipelines<li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of software principles and experience writing software solutions<li> <li>Experience troubleshooting production issues using observability tools<li> <li>A willingness to participate in a periodic oncall rotation<li> <li>Experience writing software for consumer facing applications<li> <li>A zeal for continuous learning and development<li> <ul><p><strong>Bonus Points if you have <strong><p> <ul><li>Past experience in and knowledge of working with Infrastructure as Code<li> <li>Experience in Docker and RabbitMQ<li> <li>Background in FinTech<li> <ul><p><strong><em>his is a hybrid role in which we expect this individual to be open to coming into our Chicago office 13 times per month<em><strong><p> <p><span><strong>BIHybrid LIHybrid<strong><span><p> <div> <p><strong>Benefits amp Perks<br ><strong><p> <ul><li>Hybrid roles entail working inoffice from Tuesday to Thursday with the choice to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays<li> <li><span>Health dental and vision insurance including mental health benefits<span><li> <li><span>401k matching plus a roth option US Based employees only<span><li> <li><span>PTO amp paid holidays off<span><li> <li><span>Sabbatical program for eligible roles<span><li> <li><span>Summer hours for eligible roles<span><li> <li><span>Paid parental leave<span><li> <li><span>DEI groups BLACK Enova HOLA Enova Women Enova Pride Enova South Asians Enova APEX Enova and Parents Enova<span><li> <li><span>Employee recognition and rewards program<span><li> <li><span>Charitable matching and a paid volunteer dayPlus so much more<span><li> <ul><p><strong>About Enova<strong><p> <p><span>Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learningpowered Colossus™platform We serve nonprime consumers and businesses alike while offering worldclass technology and services to traditional banksin order to create accessible credit for millions<span><span> <span><p> <p><span>Being a valuesdriven organization is at the core of Enovas success We live our values by listening to our customers challenging assumptions thinking big setting high expectations and hiring and developing the best Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive You can learn more about Enovas values and culture <span><span>here<span><span> <span><p> <p><span>It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job without regard to any other classification protected by federal state or local law California Applicants Click<span><span> <span><span>here<span><span> to review our California Privacy Policy for Job Applicants<span><p> <div>

Principal Application Engineer (CI/CD)

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 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 >At Discover be part of a culture where diversity <span>teamwork and collaboration reign Join a company that is just as <span><span>employee focused as it is on its customers<span><span> and<span><span> is consistently <span><span>awarded<span><span> for both <span><b><span><span>Were<span><span> all about people<span><span><span><span> and our employees are why Discover <span><span> <span><span>is <span><span> <span><span>a great place<span><span> to work <span><span><b><span><span>Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career<span><span> <br ><span><span>As the Principal Application Engineer Trident Engineer for the Enterprise CI amp CD Pipeline team you will drive how Discover uses CI amp CD to deliver applications to production in an agile fashion The Trident Core team is tasked with the creation of an enterprise grade Continuous Delivery pipeline using multiple industry standard CICD tools that can deliver to legacy and cloud platforms iteratively without compromising on quality or security<span><span><br ><span><span><b>Responsibilities<b><span><span> <br ><p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>This role requires working with engineering and software delivery teams and subject matter experts to understand pipeline requirements and communicate newly curated patterns<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Participate in architecture discussion <span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Collaborate with internal agile teams and product owners to help ensure endtoend quality<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Enable DevOps by moving code from Dev Test to Staging canary performance and Production<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Onboard train and support developers from source control through build automation merge resolution CI test automation deployment based on tools usage and policies standards<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Build code delivery pipelines that bake in quality and security and automate everything that can be done around software delivery<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Add robust monitoring Alerting and logging and automating triage activities as much as possible<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Help project teams build applications that are reliable and meet performance metrics<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Bring a software engineering mindset to infrastructure creation and management while applying the best operational views to ensure security scalability and compliance<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Develop policies standards guidelines governance and related guidance for both CICD operations and for work of developers<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Onboard train and support developers from source control through build automation merge resolution CI test automation deployment based on tools usage and policies standards<span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span>Troubleshoot issues along the CICD pipeline and suggest necessary improvements by doing automation or by creating selfservice documents<span><span><span><li> <ul><ul><li><span>Creates solutions addressing high impact technology and business <span><span>priorities<span> <li> <li><span><span>Competent in multiple contexts including programming languages security automation testing and business domains<span> and<span><span> is the goto person for many people <span><span>inside and <span><span>outside of their team<span><span><span> <span><span><li> <li>Participates in strategic technology decisions and learns how these decisions impact Discover as a <span>whole<span> <li> <li>Proactively <span>identifies<span><span> and mitigates issues based on intuition and experience in multiple <span><span>domains<span> <li> <ul><ul><li>Coaches<span> technology communities at Discover<span> <li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><b>Minimum Qualifications<b><span><span> <br ><span><span><b>At a minimum <b><span><b><span>heres<span><span> what we need from you<span><b><span> <br ><p><ul><li><span>Bachelors Computer Science<span><span> or related<span> <li> <ul><ul><li><span>6+ Years <span><span>Information Technology Software Engineering or related<span> <li> <li><span>Internal applicants only technical <span>proficiency<span><span> rating of proficient on the Dreyfus engineering scale<span><span> <li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><span><span> <br ><span><span><b>Bonus Points If You Have<b><span><span> <br ><p><ul><li><span><span>6+ years of experience in the job offered or related occupation developing and releasing infrastructure as a code with DevOps methodology for automation working with Docker and Kubernetes to create highly available and scalable CICD solutions utilizing and upgrading tools including Jenkins GitHub Nexus and SonarQube and providing technical direction in design implementation and maintenance of CICD platform components<span><span><li> <li>Skill Language Java Groovy React docker Node knowledge in OpenShift and Kubernetes<li> <ul><p><br ><span><span>External applicants will be required<span><span> to perform a technical interview<span><span><br >Remote<br >BIRemote<br >LIJJ1<br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb282024 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 $10400000 to $17560000 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 <span><span><span>MyDiscoverBenefitscom<span><span><span> <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> Know Your Rights<p>

Sr. Program Manager (Peoria, IL, Hybrid or Remote)

Company: RLI Insurance Company

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong><b>About Us <b><strong> <p> <p><strong>Were not like other insurance companies From our specialty products to our business model our culture to our results were different Different is who we are and how we work interact deliver and succeed together Creating a different and better insurance experience doesnt just happen It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference This approach rises from and is supported by our talented ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us in unexpected ways with exceptional results Apply today to make a difference with us <strong> <p> <p><strong>RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong successful background For decades our financial track record has been stellar a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ Superior by AM Best company and A Strong by Standard amp Poors Check out our strong financial track record here<strong> <p> <p><strong><b><b>Position Purpose<b><b><strong> <p> <p>Under general management the role involves supervising the coordination and strategic alignment of numerous projects to meet organizational objectives It encompasses the responsibility of developing and continuously improving program management capabilities This position entails offering strategic leadership and supervision for a collection of programs overseeing and coordinating their execution to ensure alignment with the organizations overarching goals and objectives <p> <p><strong><b><b><b>Principal Duties amp Responsibilities<b><b><b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Establish program management methodologies and take responsibility for advancing and educating stakeholders on these practices<li> <li>Promote the adoption of agile principles and practices to nurture a culture of continuous improvement Possess a deep understanding of the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies and actively support this evolution while advocating for effective program management methodologies<li> <li>Formulating and executing program plans in collaboration with stakeholders to establish objectives scope budget and timelines<li> <li>Provide leadership to crossfunctional teams ensuring the successful delivery of programs Identify priorities and track progress to attain program goals<li> <li>Take proactive measures to handle challenges pinpoint potential risks and formulate effective mitigation plans<li> <li>Establishing communication plans and serving as the primary contact for programrelated communication Providing insights and recommendations to facilitate decisionmaking<li> <li>Ensure optimal utilization of human and financial resources to efficiently meet program objectives<li> <li>Establish and execute quality assurance processes to verify that deliverables adhere to predefined standards Conducting reviews and audits as needed<li> <li>Create and oversee program budgets ensuring efficiency and compliance with financial constraints<li> <li>Encourage teamwork and communication among team members and stakeholders Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure alignment with goals<li> <li>Recognize chances for enhancing processes and incorporate best practices Assess program outcomes and provide suggestions for future improvements<li> <li>Leads in special projects or other duties as needed<li> <ul><p><strong><b><b><b>Education amp Experience<b><b><b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Typically requires a bachelors degree in a related field<li> <li>8+ years of related experience<li> <li>Program management and or agile certification preferred<li> <li>Familiar with insurance operations or prior consulting experience is preferred<li> <li>OR equivalent level of education and experience<li> <ul><p><strong><b><b><b><b>Knowledge Skills amp Competencies<b><b><b><b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Prior experience supervising a variety of programs preferred<li> <li>Expert knowledge Waterfall and Agile project methodologies<li> <li>Ability to prioritize duties and manage multiple projects simultaneously<li> <li>Understanding of insurance company operations and how to accomplish project objectives within this environment<li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group executives managers and subject matter experts<li> <li>Successfully collaborating with executives and playing a proactive role in shaping executive decisions<li> <li>Ability to manage and delegate tasks to ensure internal customers needs are being met within deadlines<li> <li>Ability to manage highly complex projects andor programs group of related projects<li> <li>Ability to communicate roles and expectations with all project team members<li> <li>Understanding of technology andor cloud environments<li> <li>Ability to apply a strategic perspective to improve project delivery<li> <li>Ability to guide conflict and drive resolution<li> <li>Understanding of stakeholder and change management practices<li> <li>Proactive and focused on results and customer service<li> <li>Exceptionally organized with strong timemanagement skills<li> <ul><p><strong><b>Personal amp Professional Growth<b><strong> <p> <p><strong>RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and jobrelated areas We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses inhouse training and other educational programs RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications Our personal and professional growth benefits include<strong> <p> <ul><li><strong>Nationwide employment opportunities<strong><li> <li><strong>Training amp certification opportunities<strong><li> <li><strong>Tuition reimbursement<strong><li> <li><strong>Education bonuses<strong><li> <ul><p><strong><b>Diversity amp Inclusion<b><strong> <p> <p><strong>Our goal is to attract develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected are treated fairly and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers We actively support and participate in initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results<strong> <p> <p><strong>RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin citizenship gender marital status sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law<strong> <p> <p><strong><b>Total Rewards<b><strong> <p> <p><strong>At RLI were all owners We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the companys success through our Total Rewards With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core the Total Rewards program includes all compensation benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee<strong> <p> <p><strong><b> Financial Incentives<b><strong> <p> <ul><li><strong>Employee stock ownership plan ESOP<strong><li> <li><strong>401k automatic 3 company contribution<strong><li> <li><strong>Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profitsharing contribution up to 15 of base salary<strong><li> <li><strong>Annual bonus plans<strong><li> <ul><p><strong><b> Work amp Life<b><strong> <p> <ul><li><strong>Paid time off PTO and holidays<strong><li> <li><strong>Paid volunteer time off VTO to support our communities<strong><li> <li><strong>Parental and family care leave<strong><li> <li><strong>Flexible amp hybrid work arrangements<strong><li> <li><strong>Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform<strong><li> <li><strong>Employee assistance program<strong><li> <ul><p><strong><b> Health amp Wellness<b><strong> <p> <ul><li><strong>Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits<strong><li> <li><strong>Flexible spending and health savings accounts<strong><li> <li><strong>2x Base Salary for Group Life and ADampD insurance<strong><li> <li><strong>Voluntary life insurance for purchase<strong><li> <li><strong>Critical Illness amp Accident insurance<strong><li> <li><strong>Shortterm and longterm disability benefits<strong><li> <ul>

Staff Full Stack Engineer

Company: The Kraft Heinz Company

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><b>Description amp Requirements<b><br ><b>WHO WE ARE<b><br >Being one of the worlds largest food and beverage companies The Kraft Heinz Company is building a new legacy by investing in a robust Digital infrastructure to revolutionize the food and beverage industry We are on a journey to create a digitallypowered agileenterprise all while honoring a 150year heritage and a portfolio of 200 iconic food brands At the heart of this journey is our ambition to create an environment where powerful AI solutions augment humans and where small missionbased teams relentlessly pursue tangible solutions for our consumers customers and the enterprise<br >That ambition requires us to create a modern engineering cloud and data ecosystem a one of its kind that becomes the neural network of our company We want you to bring your techself to us You can look forward to highimpact no bureaucracy entrepreneurial work done in small teams and a unique opportunity to create something bold something awesome something inventive and something globally impactful<br ><b>JOB SUMMARY<b><br >This is a very exciting career building job opportunity If you have an engineering mindset lets explore As a Staff Full Stack Engineer you will drive bestinclass adoption and develop methods to improve the client experience through the implementation of Power Platform capabilities The Staff Full Stack Engineer will be leading the endend development for the applications including designing developing implementing automating and scaling the system design system administration and system deployment to deliver bestinclass services using Azure and the Power Platform<br >As a successful Staff Full Stack Engineer you are resultsdriven able to set strong technical foundation and bring strong engineering skills and a deep understanding of Microsoft Power Platform You are a person of high integrity who believes in innovation and challenging the status quo when needed while always first seeking to understand<br ><b>WHAT YOULL DO<b><br ><p><ul><li>Provide Thought Leadership to the Product Engineering and Sales Business Team<li> <li>Design Develop and Lead endtoend solutions using Power App Power Automate Power BI and that improve collaboration productivity and knowledge sharing <li> <li>Proficient in developing Power BI reports<li> <li>Architect disruptive and scalable applications and systems<li> <li>Provide expertlevel support services for the most complex issues related to Power elevated from the Support Center and Technical Services groups Troubleshoot and resolves chronic and catastrophic problems<li> <li>Demonstrate knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform architecture capabilities implementation requirements integrations and future roadmaps<li> <li>Partner with businessproduct teams to turn requirements into technical solutions<li> <li>Have solid understanding of design principles and methodologies<li> <ul><p><br >Demonstrate ability to collaborate between business units architecture operations and security on the development and implementation of solutions that meet operational and compliance standards while meeting relevant regulatory requirements<br ><p><ul><li>Identify stakeholders and forms a project team <li> <li>Conduct pilot and recommends gonogo decision Verify software solutions meet production acceptance standards<li> <li>Be the Power Platform subject matter expert and facilitate and champion power platform and office 365 communities of practice<li> <li>Works closely with project managers and developers to implement reliable manageable and secure solutions for internal and external connections<li> <li>Identifies opportunities to automate or improve existing processes<li> <li>Understands and complies with IT and IS policies and procedures especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established client service levels<li> <li>Maintain consistent quality documentation including SOP and runbook documentation to meet ongoing operations and business continuity requirements<li> <li>Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><br ><b>WHO YOU ARE<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience<li> <li>8+ years of experience in software engineering<li> <li>Have experience supporting Sales Business Units<li> <li>Passionate about technology transformations and are innovation driven<li> <li>Foundational knowledge of O365 platform and Azure AD<li> <li>Experience using JIRA for project management activities<li> <li>Expert knowledge of current versions of the following products Power Apps Power BI Power Automate Power Virtual Agents Azure<li> <li>Strong proven Software Engineering experience<li> <li>Innovation and Continuous Improvement<li> <ul><p><br ><b>SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE <b><br ><p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in application development and architecture<li> <li>2+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform especially Power Apps and Power Automate<li> <li>Experience building RESTful microservices and APIs using Python<li> <li>Experience developing web applications using Python Django framework<li> <li>Knowledge and technical proficiency in adjacent technologies including the following Power BI Microsoft Azure Azure Logic Apps Flow Snowflake AD etc certifications a plus<li> <li>Extensive handson expertise with Common Data model<li> <li>Extensive experience in implementing operating customizing tuning and troubleshooting Power Platform solutions<li> <li>Experience mentoring other team members<li> <li>Experience with CICD tools and version control<li> <ul><p><br ><b>WHY US<b><br >Were accelerating our ambition to become a bestinclass Digital leader by making datadriven investments that drive smarter business decisions As the guardians of 200 beloved brands and the creators of innovative products were dedicated To Sustainably Grow by Delighting More Consumers Globally What we build today helps bring joy to customers consumers and communities around the world tomorrow Ready to build the future of food now Have a seat at our table and join our Digital Revolution to disrupt<br >Ready to help futureproof our legacy Join our table and Lets Make Life Delicious<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 Revenue Analyst

Company: Ropes & Gray LLP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><b>Job Description<b> <p> <p>Reporting to the Global Revenue Officer the Senior Revenue Analyst is a critical role in the revenue cycle of the Firm by providing reporting to Revenue The role will require financial business partnering problem solving and analytical acumen in addition to handson reporting and analysis Over time and with management support a successful senior analyst will own the endtoend cycle of data management reporting analysis and presentation for revenue reporting Individuals will also work directly with leadersowners of the firm to develop pricing strategies create innovative client level pricing arrangements and implement analytics to measure success <p> <p>The role will have exposure to the senior finance management certain business and functional leaders with some partner interaction The senior analyst will contribute to the financial functions included below <p> <p><b>The scope of the role includes<b> <p> <ul><li>Design build and implement tools and process used to better identify Revenue metrics reporting and projections<li> <li>Have an aptitude for complex research and analytical work and demonstrated strengths and interest in problem solving<li> <li> Responsible for the review of AR writeoffs exceeding partner threshold to ensure that reasoning and metrics are accurate and approvals are obtained <li> <li>Able to work in a selfdirected manner take ownership of work and contribute to the success of the team<li> <li>Develop tools and processes in support of creative new pricing strategies focused on balancing riskreward and creating winwin incentives for the client<li> <li>Respond to requests for quotes using economic models to assess the profitability of new business proposals and own the development of creative workable pricing solutions including alternative fee arrangements<li> <li> Collaborate with support teams in enhancement of Revenue reporting<li> <li>Develop maintain and improve recurring and oneoff reports and analyses for offices client teams and practices<li> <li>Point person for 3E collections reporting building and maintaining of reports<li> <li>Bring process and reporting improvement mindset to Revenue reporting<li> <li>Perform other assigned duties and projects necessary to support the Revenue Department<li> <ul><p><b>EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED<b> <p> <p> Requires a BABS degree in Business Finance or Technical discipline <p> <p> Strong analytical and critical thinking skills <p> <p> A minimum of five years experience in a professional services environment using time and billing software such as Elite or Aderant Law firm or service industry preferred <p> <p> Must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data for nonfinance audiences including peers in other support roles <p> <p> Understanding of financial transactions and processes <p> <p> Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities MicroStrategy and Tableau skills needed <p> <p> Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills <p> <p><b>ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES<b> <p> <p> Self directed with a strong work ethic capable of working independently with limited supervision <p> <p> Flexible and capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities <p> <p> Superior customer service skills <p> <p> Ability to work additional hours as required by workload particularly at yearend <p> <p><b>WORKING CONDITIONS<b> <p> <ul><li>Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position It is likely that this role will require more than standard hours during month and yearend closings and during special projects<li> <li>The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements<li> <ul>

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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