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Business Systems Engineer

Company: OpenGov

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><i><b>OpenGov is home to an exceptional team passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nations state and local government were transforming communities so they can thrive <b><i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i><b>Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for creating safer infrastructure modernizing the permitting process and assisting with disaster recovery The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on peoples lives<b><i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>🌟 <i><i><b>OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes Americas Best Startup Employer<b><i> <i>🌟<i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i><b>Join our smart fun and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life<b><i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><br ><p> <p>We are looking for a dynamic and proficient Business Systems Engineer to become an integral part of our team In this role you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing our business processes and systems particularly for the GTM team encompassing Sales Marketing Customer Success Professional Services Support and more<p> <p><br ><p> <p>As a Business Systems Engineer youll drive the optimization of our critical systems within the GTM team Your experience thus far as a Salesforce Administrator or other technical background in Salesforce will set you up for success The role requires developing strong relationships with business owners and technology partners to proactively anticipate emerging needs and drive initiatives that bring operational efficiencies and improvements to the table This position will work on existing Salesforcecom implementations identifying inefficiencies and improving them or developing for new business requirements and connected system integrations Your selfstarter attitude exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills ensure the delivery of highquality results<p> <p><br ><p> <p>Your role involves proactive issue troubleshooting efficient requirement gathering and application of critical thinking to analyze data and provide insights You will manage multiple priorities contribute creative ideas for process improvement and actively participate in agile development and project management <p> <p><br ><p> <div><u><b>Responsibilities<b><u><div> <p><br ><p> <p><span><span>Responsible for designing developing maintaining and improving enterpriselevel integrations and workflows between business systems while ensuring both availability and security<p> <p><span><span>Design and develop solutions primarily on the Salesforcecom Platform using Apex Programming Language and Visualforce including developing Lightning flows and components<p> <p><span><span>Collaborate with the Salesforce Administrators to validate business requirements and any considerations security scalability limits<p> <p><span><span>Use Salesforce APIs to integrate with other systems used in the organization<p> <p><span><span>Monitor troubleshoot and resolve issues related to integration flows providing highquality responsive technical support to internal stakeholders<p> <p><span><span>Tackle complex business challenges by leveraging your analytical mindset and innovative problemsolving skills <p> <p><span><span>Propose and implement creative solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness across our GTM functions<p> <p><span><span>Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance systems processes and integrations Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to position OpenGov at the forefront of innovation<p> <p><br ><p> <div><u><b>Requirements and Preferred Experience<b><u><div> <p><br ><p> <p><span><span>7+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst Administrator Developer Engineer or similar role preferably in a SaaS organization or consulting firm<p> <p><span><span>Your arsenal of relevant industry certifications should include certifications from systems such as Salesforce Netsuite Workato Outreach Gainsight and more along with a wealth of experience in the SaaS industry<p> <p><span> <span>Salesforce AdminAdvanced Developer andor CPQ Certifications<p> <p><span> <span>Handson administrative experience with integrated cloud tools such as Outreach Gainsight Marketo <p> <p><span> <span>LeanData Quip SF CPQ Conga CLM Netsuite Rocketlane Workday DocuSign GetFeedback and more<p> <p><span><span>Experience working on Salesforce applications with a minimum 300seat environment handling all aspects of CRM<p> <p><span><span>Solid understanding of the QuotetoCash journey in systems from the process to integrations<p> <p><span><span>Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce Admin basics including reports dashboards user permissions setup navigation app management flows sandbox environment management and validation rules<p> <p><span><span>Strong understanding of Salesforcecom Declarative Programming and Administration Develop Code Custom Objects Visualforce Pages LWC Apex Workflows and Assignment Rules<p> <p><span><span>Experience with data management and relational database design and familiarity with SOQL data formats table joins ETL etc and how to effectively extract transform and load data<p> <p><span><span>Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle Source Control Git and Salesforcecom coding best practices<p> <p><span><span>General web development experience with HTML CSS and Javascript<p> <p><span><span>Familiarity with platform authentication patterns SAML SSO OAuth JWT<p> <p><span><span>Knowledge of data integration tools and experience integrating Salesforce with different business systems ETL CPQ marketing automation reporting etc<p> <p><span><span>Experience with various system integrations and architecture Previous experience working with Middleware tools and IPaaS solutions Workato Boomi SnapLogic<p> <p><span><span>Expert level understanding of the Salesforce product clouds including Sales Service Community and Revenue<p> <p><span><span>Proficient in Excel including basic formulas and data manipulation<p> <p><span><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills<p> <p><span><span>Knowledge of project management phases and SDLC change management best practices<p> <p><span><span>Proven ability to troubleshoot and support systems in a ticketsupport queue environment<p> <p><span><span>Ability to facilitate user acceptance testing UAT and training sessions<p> <p><span><span>Strong decisionmaking skills for comprehensive solutions based on requirements<p> <p><span><span>Selfmotivated and selfmanaging with strong organizational skills<p> <p><span><span>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and across teams in a fastpaced environment<p> <p><br ><p> <p>LIDNI<p> <p> <p><p><b><u>What makes OpenGov unique<u><b><p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Leadership<b> CEO Zac Bookman MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale is truly a missiondriven CEO He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times 40 under 40 class of 2018<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Growth<b> Record breaking growth with 1800+ governments and counting using our products Click here to read more <p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Culture<b> Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers 50 Best Workplaces award Check out our Careers Video<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Perks <b>90 paid MedicalDentalVision premium for employees fully paid Life and ShortLong term disability insurance Unlimited PTO Parental Leave policy annual wellness stipend anniversary awards and more<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Product<b> Named to the GovTech 100 seven consecutive years we are the leader in cloud software for our nations cities counties and state agencies <p> <p><br ><p> <p><b> Mission Driven<b> We are a technology company with a passion for the mission Were powering more effective and accountable government<p> <p><br ><p> <p>Come join us and make a positive social impact<p> <p><br ><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status<i><p> <p><p>

Product Owner-CCaaS

Company: Perficient

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>Perficient has a need for an experienced Product Owner with Contact Center experience Twilio and Contact Center experience is a must <p> <p>The Product Owner is a crucial role on an application development team helping to transform a highlevel vision into detailed functional requirements create product user stories and accept the completed deliver within a given iteration That person is the primary contact responsible for ensuring the development team works on the tasks intended to address specific product scope and capabilities The ideal candidate will have past or current Scrum Master responsibilities and experience with CCaaS Must have Twilio experience Experience with other CCaaS platforms such as Amazon connect would be a plus <p> <p>This is a remote position must live in the United States <p> <p>Challenge yourself to do more Join Perficient as a Product Owner and leverage your existing skills while learning new skills <p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong> <p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities<strong> <p> <ul><li>Contribute as a core member of the product squad or scrum team to convey functional requirements creategroom user stories prioritize the product backlog and engage in testing efforts<li> <li>Partner with stakeholders clients and product managers to understand the requirements capabilities and user experience<li> <li>Ensure engagement and ongoing involvement from the cross functional team Sales TechOps Customer Success Marketing etc to provide a continuous feedback loop into the product development process<li> <li>Collaborate with stakeholders clients and product managers to align product roadmaps against known dependencies<li> <li>Define prioritize and own the product backlog to reflect the solution scope vision and roadmap<li> <li>Conduct the final user acceptance testing and signoff of a given user story upon completion of development of requirements<li> <li>Participate in daily development team standups and iteration sprint planning sessions to represent the product requirements and respond to any questions regarding the feature set<li> <li>Participate in weekly scrum meetings<li> <li>Organize and facilitate presentations to business stakeholders for product demos<li> <ul><p><strong>Technical Skills<strong> <p> <ul><li>Working knowledge of product backlog tools such as Rally and Jira<li> <li>Twilio<li> <li>Working knowledge of collaboration suites including Confluence and SharePoint<li> <li>Ability to translate highlevel business objectives into detailed functional requirements<li> <li>Familiarity with UX knowledge and principles is beneficial<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong> <p> <p>These are the minimum qualifications required for someone to be considered for this position <p> <p><strong>Qualifications include<strong> <p> <ul><li>Education Associates Degree Bachelors Degree preferred<li> <li>5+ years of working experience in like field<li> <li>Twilio experience is a must<li> <li>Strong communication skills<li> <li>Detailed oriented<li> <li>Experience in agile and scrum development organizations<li> <li>Certification Certified Scrum Product Owner CSPO Professional Scrum Product Owner PSPO preferred<li> <ul><p>The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets level of experience applicable office location training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $6497400 to $14988000 Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview <p> <p><strong>WHO WE ARE<strong> <p> <p>Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy We imagine create engineer and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers expectations outpace competition and grow their business With unparalleled strategy creative and technology capabilities our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas along with a practical approach to help our clients the worlds largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed <p> <p><strong>WHAT WE BELIEVE<strong> <p> <p>At Perficient we promise to challenge champion and celebrate our people You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice Join our team and youll become part of something truly special <p> <p>We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with Were committed to actively listening learning and acting to further advance our organization our communities and our future leadersand were not done yet <p> <p>Perficient Inc proudly provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws Perficient Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Perficient Inc expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or covered veterans Improper interference with the ability of Perficient Inc employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated <p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed <p> <p>Disability Accommodations <p> <p>Perficient is committed to providing a barrierfree employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact us <p> <p><strong>Disclaimer<strong> The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time <p> <p>LIBV1 <p> <p>LIRemote <p> <p><strong>About Us<strong> <p> <p>Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you Were a quickly growing global digital consulting leader and were transforming the worlds largest enterprises and biggest brands Youll work with the latest technologies expand your skills experience worklife balance and become a part of our global community of talented diverse and knowledgeable colleagues<p>

Senior Accountant

Company: Portage Point Partners

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>Portage Point Partners is a business advisory interim management and investment banking firm intensely focused on the middle market Our blue chip team leverages bulge bracket experience in consulting operations finance accounting investment banking and investing to provide unmatched transactional operational and financial perspectives to middle market stakeholders The Portage Point crossfunctional platform is uniquely architected to offer fully integrated capabilities and solutions that identify value capture mitigate risk and positively impact outcomes at every stage of the everchanging middle market business lifecycle From ideation to monetization Portage Point delivers excellence across transaction advisory services TAS transaction execution services TES office of the CFO OCFO performance improvement PI interim management IM investment banking IB and turnaround and restructuring TRS <p> <p><br ><p> <p>Recognized for accelerated growth Portage Point Partners is consistently featured in rankings from Inc 5000 The Financial Times and Consulting Magazine This recognition is a testament to the firms focus on excellence intensity and pace and ability to attract blue chip and bulge bracket talent committed to delivering impactful solutions<p> <p><br ><p> <p>The Delivery Enablement DE team supports internal stakeholders by providing a robust operational backbone across TAS TES OCFO PI IM IB and TRS The team includes Talent Acquisition Human Resources Marketing Data Analytics Accounting amp Finance and Delivery Excellence As Portage Point continues to scale the DE team is laser focused on scalability quality and automation <p> <p> <p> <p>The Senior Accountant role at Portage Point Partners represents a unique opportunity for a highly capable professional to assume a wide set of responsibilities and make a significant impact in a fastpaced entrepreneurial environment This role is the second in our finance organization and represents a distinctive opportunity for uninhibited personal and professional development The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will own critical accounting processes to maintain a bestinclass accounting function The Senior Accountant should be prepared to work within a small collaborate team environment to manage discrete work streams<p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Maintain and evolve day to day aspects of the accounting and finance function including invoicing and collections management managing requisitions and disbursements and administering critical systems and processes<li> <li>Manage compensation and 401k program systems and disbursements <li> <li>Assist Controller with month end closing process<b> <b>internal external financial reporting annual budgeting process<b> <b>KPI reporting and regulatory reporting requirements<li> <li>Support external audit and tax preparation <li> <li>Share and manage best practices as well as lead internal trainings where required<li> <li>Support talent acquisition and firm development efforts <li> <li>Contribute to creating a highperforming and inclusive culture<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>Bachelors degree from a top undergraduate program <li> <li>Interested in a teambased culture that involves in office four days per week<li> <li>Two to three years of experience at a top tier public accounting firm<li> <li>Valid CPA status<li> <li>Strong desire to be a part of and contribute to the growth of a high performing team dedicated to unfettered individual and firm level achievements<li> <li>Experience with SageIntacct Intapp or DealCloud preferred <li> <li>Ability to successfully work in a small collaborative team environment<li> <li>High degree of maturity with a proven ability to interact with senior executives private equity firms lenders lawyers middle managers and line workers <li> <li>Effectively communicates analysis through Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint including highquality messaging structure and formatting <li> <li>Eagerness to be responsive at all times<li> <li>Proven trackrecord of success in high pressure timeconstrained environments<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong email etiquette<li> <li>Toptier organizational skills and attention to detail<li> <li>Selfstarter and entrepreneurial spirit<li> <ul><p> <p><p><br ><p> <p><p>

Media Director, Network TV

Company: Critical Mass

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>As the Media Director Network TV you drive the strategic use of media to impact a clients business performance In this role youll be responsible for developing a strategic vision and guiding your team through the execution and management of that plan Youre responsible for audience insights campaign visionstrategy client relationships cross discipline integration and performance <p> <p><strong>You will<strong><br > Coordinate the management trafficking optimization and reporting of all campaign initiatives<br > Work with Critical Mass headquarters to execute payment of invoices and prebill process<br > Be responsible for all media campaign setup and execution including working with other internal teams and clients to secure deliverables<br > Support Marketing and Media Managers in reporting templates management and presentations to clients<br > Be responsible for pulling and delivering accurate data in initial analyses<br > Provide insight into campaign analysis and optimization<br > Research and prepare new information for paid media plans RFPs and presentations<br > Evaluate build and maintain relationships in the display and emerging media<br >community<br > Stay uptodate on and advise the Marketing and Media groups on the latest trends in interactive marketing media and developments<br > Aid in the development of Point ofView POV documents on new trends or special opportunities<br > Participate in new business efforts as needed by management<p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>You have<strong><br > 7 years previous experience including at least 3 years of management experience<br > General understanding of digital media and the digital landscape<br > Thorough knowledge of standard and rich media ad trafficking software for display video mobile and other emerging channels<br > Familiarity with and passion for digital media<br > Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills<br > Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while paying attention to details<br > Ability to work effectively under stressful situations and time constraints<br > Ability to work effectively across functional groups or geographic offices<br > Good project management planning and organizational skills<br > Proficient in MS Office specifically Excel<br > Independent and able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity<br > Flexible and able to quickly adapt to new situations<p> <p><br ><p><p>The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training onboarding and employee experience possible Our new hires amp employees are the future of our organization and we want to set you up for longterm success In an effort to do so we expect our team to <strong>work from an office a minimum <strong><strong>of 4 days a week<strong> The ask stems from our want to<p> <ul><li>Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning<li> <li>Improve collaboration and team relationships<li> <li>Increase employee engagement<li> <ul><p>This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly<p> <p> <br ><br ><p><div> <p><em>Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please reach out to<em><em> <em><em>accommodationscriticalmasscom<em><p> <p><em>We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion within our pool of candidates with a target of achieving at least 50 representation from underrepresented communities<em><p> <p><em>The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmasscom<span> <span>and<span> <span>usgreenhousemailio<em> <em>We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you<em> <em>We will never ask you to send us money technology or anything else to work for our company If you believe you are the victim of a scam please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly <em><p> <p><em>If US based<span> <span>httpswwwconsumerftcgovarticlesjobscamsavoid<br >If Canada based<span> <span>httpswwwcanadacaenservicesfinanceconsumeraffairshtml<br >If UK based<span> <span>httpswwwgovukconsumerprotectionrights<br >If Costa Rica based httpswwwconsumogocreducacionconsumidorconsejospracticosaspx <br ><em><p> <div>

Analyst, Security

Company: Sertifi

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><span>Sertifi is a selffunded leading technology company dedicated to helping businesses finalize business faster providing a complete agreements platform for the Hospitality and Travel industry Brands like Marriott Topgolf and AEG Worldwide trust Sertifi to efficiently and securely sign documents exchange card authorizations and complete payments with their customers Sertifis easytouse platform helps tens of thousands of businesses in more than 135 countries with more than $5 billion in payment requests sent through the system annually With decades of experience in Hospitality and Travel Sertifi is building a network that gives guests and travelers across the globe a great experience from the start<span><p> <p><span><span><span>We are currently seeking a <b>Security Analyst<b> who can work crossfunctionally demonstrating strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills strong analytical and problemsolving skills and the ability to respond to challenges and setbacks in an agile and resilient manner Professional and ethical you inspire trust and confidence through integrity and respect and have the emotional intelligence to lead with empathy connection and assertiveness Innovative and open to change you are focused on finding opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to optimize work processes <span><span><br ><span><span>This role functions as a security expert in many different spaces of security leading projects and efforts to implement or improve the existing security posture of Sertifi In this role you will play a critical role in ensuring our organizations adherence to industryspecific and global compliance standards We are looking for an individual who is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of security and is wellversed in various compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS SOC 2 SOC 1 HIPAA CCPA GDPR TxRamp EU Swiss Privacy Shield and Cloud Security Alliance<br >This position will report into our VP of Security and Compliance<span><span><span><br ><span><strong>Candidates must be based in the United States in Chicago or within a Sertifi approved state for remote work<strong><br >OR AZ CO ID SD WI IL IN IA MI MO TX FL GA NC VA MD PA NJ MA NH ME<span><p> <p><span><b>Challenges Youll Tackle<b><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span>Support all aspects of Information Security Data Privacy policies standards and processes as it relates to certification and compliance requirements <span><span><span><li> <li><span><span>Identify and analyze new requirements for policy impacts develop and update policies procedures and guidelines <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Develop and maintain risk reduction approaches and assist and manage the intake process provide oversight and expertise in risk assessments and processapplication and thirdparty reviews <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Remediate control gaps as noted through internal risk assessments and external audit activities <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Owns the ongoing compliance evidence collection and all processes including annual audits <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Supports vulnerability management and responds to vulnerability reports for applicability while taking remedial actions <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Support customers audit and RFP requests in a timely manner <span><span><li> <li><span><span>Identify analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets<span><span><li> <li><span><span>Provide security expertise and advice to other teams within the company<span><span><li> <li><span><span>Educate and build cybersecurity awareness across the enterprise<span><span><li> <ul><p><span><b>What Youll Need to Succeed<b><span><p> <ul><li><span>2+ years of experience in IT Security Ops andor GRC Governance Risk and Compliance ops 4+ years of experience in lieu of an advanced degree from an accredited 4year college or university<span><li> <li><span>Experience with IT governance risk and compliance management<span><li> <li><span>Experience with PCI SOC12 Type 2 Audits and related processes<span><li> <li><span>Experience writing policies procedures and controls in one or more standardsframeworks <span><li> <li><span>Ability to properly handle confidential data and strictly follow business process and procedures<span><li> <li><span>Excellent report writing skills ability to prepare reports and associated metrics<span><li> <li><span>Effective communication skills and the ability to explain security best practices to a nontechnical audience<span><li> <li><span>You are collaborative and with an enterprise mindset you speak up and welcome all input opinions and questions<span><li> <ul><p><span><b>Nice to haves<b><span><p> <ul><li><span>JiraConfluence Workflow management and documentation<span><li> <li><span>Experience reviewing and redlining security terms in contracts<span><li> <li><span>Any ISC2 Comp TIA ISACA Certifications<span><li> <ul><p><span><b>Whats in it for you<b> You will work in a collaborative environment that welcomes new ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team You can also expect to have dedicated heads down time to code along with time set aside each month on Innovation Ideas Additionally we offer great benefits such as Competitive salary Unlimited PTO medicaldentalvision insurance shortterm and longterm disability insurance 401k with company match paid parental leave life insurance pretax Transit Benefit Program<span><p> <p><span> <i>Sertifi is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Sertifi is committed to building a diverse team of talented individuals who bring different perspectives to the business and who feel a sense of inclusion and belonging when they join our team All individuals seeking employment at Sertifi are considered without regards to race ethnicity color age sex religion national origin ancestry pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability registered domestic partner status caregiver status marital status veteran or military status citizenship status or any other basis forbidden under federal state or local law<i><span><p>

Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist - Digital Operations (Remote)

Company: Conagra Brands

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement you will help implement the Connected Shop Floor CSF applications at plants and Conagra Performance System CPS with Platform Plant and CPS Leadership to guide sustainable processes and results Connected Shop Floor responsibilities will include implementing Parsable Microsoft Teams and other digital manufacturing systems as later waves of CSF are implemented You will provide leadership and direction setting for CSF digital systems and partner with plants and the project team throughout implementation After CSF implementations are completed at the manufacturing sites you will manage the continuous improvement activities for CSF and also assist with CPS implementation which will include partnering with main plant and corporate resources on pillar strategy standard methods auditingassessment pillar loss identificationanalytics and deployment of the right tools to attack losses You will provide pillar education training and creation of a continuous learning environment <p> <p><b>You Will<b> <p> <ul><li>Be the Product Owner for Connected Worker and iPad management involving daily management<li> <li>Be the voice of customer define customer requirements for connected worker use case and validate Signoff development teams work representing the plant customer<li> <li>Lead iPad management including applications device management and partnering with IT and plants for optimizing Microsoft Teams<li> <li>Be responsible for daily interactions with 3rd party vendors<li> <li>Coordinate connected worker enhancement requests and work with CSF COE and plants to prioritize with the vendor<li> <li>Lead discovery sessions and design sessions for Connected Worker at plants<li> <li>Participate in discovery sessions and design sessions for Dashboards and Alerts<li> <li>Participate in discovery sessions and design sessions for Yield Management<li> <li>Train users in Parsable Microsoft Teams and other identified Connected Worker applications<li> <li>Implement focused continuous improvement processes and metrics to identify understand amp eliminate losses increase throughput and achieve savings targets<li> <li>Guide plant teams to ensure standard practices reapplication of improvements calibration of approach and effectiveness of processes<li> <li>Ensure documentation and system ownership with the platforms for all standard practices<li> <li>Provide leadership and coaching for Plant resources necessary to help achieve rapid results through good technical problem solving and reliability improvement<li> <li>Develop internal resource capability within plants<li> <li>Contribute to CI results achievement and glide path results<li> <li>Promote high performance culture and 100 true employee ownership<li> <li>Ensure programs and systems provide for maximum safety quality and productivity<li> <ul><p><b>You Have<b> <p> <ul><li>BS Degree Required<li> <li>5+ years of plant operations experience<li> <li>3+ years of plant CI experience TPM based methods<li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading change and situational leadership<li> <li>Outstanding conceptualprocess skills<li> <li>Clear ability to motivate and lead people<li> <li>Good project management skills<li> <li>Experience with Advanced Excel and PowerPoint<li> <li>We ask that you travel up to 75 to sites across the US<li> <li>This position is located in Omaha NE Chicago IL and select field locations or remote locations Denver CO and east and within reasonable proximity 50 miles to a major airport<li> <ul><p>LIMC1 <p> <p>LIHybrid <p> <p>LIMSL <p> <p><b>Our Benefits<b> <p> <p>We care about your total wellbeing and will support you with the following subject to your location and role <p> <ul><li>Health Medical dental and vision insurance companypaid life accident and disability insurance<li> <li>Wealth great pay incentive opportunity matching 401k and stock purchase plan<li> <li>Growth online courses virtual and classroom development experiences<li> <li>Balance paidtime off parental leave flexible workschedules subject to your location and role<li> <ul><p><b>Our Company<b> <p> <p>Conagra Brands is one of North Americas leading branded food companies We have a rich heritage of making great food and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands such as Birds Eye® Marie Callenders® Banquet® Healthy Choice® Slim Jim® Reddiwip® and Vlasic® and emerging brands including Angies® BOOMCHICKAPOP® Dukes® Earth Balance® Gardein® and Frontera® <p> <p>We pride ourselves on having the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in the food industry For more information visit <b>wwwconagrabrandscom<b> <p> <p>Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information andor any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law<p>

Sr. Controls Program Specialist - Hybrid, Illinois

Company: Alliant Credit Union

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><b> Start a Rewarding Career with Alliant <b><br >In this role you will oversee the control development and edits and lead the creation and completion of a riskbased nontechnology control testing program Assist with the creation of timely and accurate reporting relating to control testing<br ><b> Responsibilities <b><br ><p><ul><li> Work with the lines of business to ensure that the controls are comprehensively captured and monitored within established control construct and with sufficient retention of evidence <li> <li> Develop and successfully execute a riskbased control testing schedule <li> <li> Assist with the creation of formal issues based on control testing results <li> <li> Identify business risk in each area and proactively promote possible solutions to manage and identify unmitigated risks <li> <li> Provide thought leadership and industry best practices in the development and justification of controls and testing enhancing initiatives <li> <li> Produce standard control testing reporting for senior management and governance committees compile information analyze data to develop insights on quantitativequalitative risk analysis and make continuous improvement recommendations <li> <li> Prepare and provide control testing and monitoring information and management responses as they relate to requests from the second and third line of defense reviews or external exams <li> <li> Ensure proper retention of necessary documentation relating to controls and control testing <li> <li> Lead and mentor risk and control analysts during control testing andor multiperson assignmentsprojects <li> <li> R epresent the business risk and controls as the controls and testing subject matter expert in business and governance meetings <li> <ul><p><br ><b> Qualifications <b><br ><strong> Education <strong><br ><p><ul><li> Bachelors Degree Business Finance or Related Preferred <li> <li> High School or Equivalent Minimum <li> <ul><p><br ><strong> Years of Experience <strong> <br ><p><ul><li> 5 Years Compliance testing internal audit risk quality control or related Minimum <li> <ul><p><br ><strong> In Lieu of Education <strong><br ><p><ul><li> 8 Years Compliance testing internal audit risk quality control or related <li> <ul><p><br >You will benefit from <br ><p><ul><li> Competitive medical dental and free vision benefits <li> <li> Paid parental leave <li> <li> Competitive compensation plan <li> <li> Gym memberships discounts <li> <li> Generous PTO and banking holidays off <li> <li> Tuition reimbursement <li> <li> 401k with immediate employer match and vesting <li> <ul><p><br >Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws company procedures and policies Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts complies with Privacy Act directives<br >The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice<p>

Sales Manager, Independent Agency

Company: Kin Insurance

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<div> <p>The world has changed Why hasnt insurance<p> <p>Kins mission is to reimagine home insurance <strong datastringifytype=bold>For Every New Normal<strong> While other insurers struggle to handle a fastchanging world Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same<p> <p>Kin is proud to be a 4time recipient 20212024 of BuiltIn Chicagos Best Mid Sized Companies to work for and Forbes 2021 2022 amp 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America Simply put our people are what make us great and we need forwardthinking inspired gamechangers like you to join us in our mission<p> <div> <p><strong>So whats the role<strong><p> <p>As Kin continues to grow a new and exciting Agency division we are looking to add a <strong>Licensed Sales Manager Independent Agency<strong> to help continue to build and lead our sales teams In this role you will be a champion for achieving company goals bringing your leadership experience coupled with your insurance knowledge directly to our Independent Agency team <p> <p>As a Sales Manager you will help to hire develop and manage our frontline Sales Agents through strategic mentoring to guide them toward achieving sales targets and goals Because we are a crossfunctional organization you will partner with other departments to ensure your team has the tools they need to be successful As we change the way our customers purchase insurance and interact with their agents we value your point of view and expertise on areas of improvement that we can bring to our teams<p> <p><strong>A day in the life could include <strong><p> <ul><li>Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and exceed daily weekly and monthly quotas<li> <li>Thoughtfully coaching empowering and engaging 1015 diverse Sales Agents <li> <li>Meetingexceeding target performance plan and objective standards for our agents<li> <li>Providing data reporting analysis and tracking of team sales performance and individual Agent performance<li> <li>Establishing productive and professional relationships with key personnel in other departments<li> <li>Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to drive product development and enhancements<li> <li>Developing and implementing new sales initiatives strategies and programs to help drive production<li> <li>Assisting in recruiting onboarding and training of new Sales Agents <li> <ul><p><b><strong>Ive got the skills but do I have the necessary ones<strong><b> <p><ul><li>5+ years of sales experience with 2+ years of managing Sales Agents <li> <li>You possess a Property and Casualty PampC or Personal Lines PL license<li> <li>Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals and performance metrics<li> <li>Mastery of the insurance sales process from beginning to end with the ability to train and enhance internal processes<li> <li>Proficiency with sales software CRM reporting tools and using data to help drive decisions<li> <li>Dedication to understanding agent and customer needs and delivering tailored solutions that focus on both needs<li> <li>You thrive in a fastpaced changing environment by maintaining a genuine positive and collaborative attitude<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Bonus Points<strong><p> <ul><li>CallContact Center experience Brokerage experience preferred<li> <li>Ability to fulfill our 1000am 700pm CST shift 900am 600pm MST<li> <li>Bilingual ability Spanish preferred<li> <ul><p><strong>Oh and dont worry weve got you covered <strong><p> <ul><li>Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life Insurance<li> <li>Flexible PTO policy <li> <li>Remote work<li> <li>Generous equity package<li> <li>401K with company match<li> <li>Parental leave<li> <li>Continuing education and professional development<li> <li>The excitement of joining a highgrowth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact<li> <ul><p><strong>Oh and dont worry weve got you covered <strong><p> <ul><li><span>Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life Insurance<span><li> <li><span>Flexible PTO policy <span><li> <li><span>Remote work<span><li> <li><span>Generous equity package<span><li> <li><span>401K with company match<span><li> <li><span>Parental leave<span><li> <li><span>Continuing education and professional development<span><li> <li><span>The excitement of joining a highgrowth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact<span><li> <ul><div><b><strong>About Kin<strong><b> <p><span>In an industry that hasnt budged in more than 100 years our technology transforms the user experience cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars and customizes coverage homeowners want We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product were making that a reality <span><p> <p><span>Our approach to the industry makes us unique and the people at Kin help us excel Were a team of problem solvers collaborators builders and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry Kin is more than just our name its how we treat each other Thats one of the many reasons weve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In Forbes and Fast Company<span><p> <p><br ><b><strong>EEOC Statement<strong><b> <p><p><span>Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer We dont just accept difference we honor it nurture it and celebrate it We dont discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics<span><p> <p><span>Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities<span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span>LI<span>Remote<span><span><p> <div>

Manager Continuous Improvement - Remote

Company: Conagra Brands

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>Reporting to the Director Continuous Improvement for Deployment you will manage the tactical execution of Manufacturing Excellence programs products and trainings touching the Grocery and Snacks platform You will be involved in the execution of Connected Shop Floor implementation and work across the Centers of Excellence COEs in Manufacturing Excellence to optimize how the plants receive the most efficient improvements including Conagra Performance Systems CPS tools focused improvement problem solving teams and reliability improvements You will partner with other SMEs within the ME functions to determine scope and deliverables along with timing of complex priority work as well as working with manufacturing teams to train ME tools and processes <p> <p><b>You Will<b> <p> <ul><li>Collaborate across Manufacturing Excellence ME functions to identify priority work and tools needed to deploy and coordination of resourcing needs both inside and outside of the ME team<li> <li>Work with manufacturing plants on Connected Shop Floor CSF implementation and partner with the CSF COE on enhancements<li> <li>Work with COE peers to create a feedback loop of enhancements needed within CPS to further the continuous improvement maturity in the manufacturing plants<li> <li>Ensure the CPS related work and training meet customer expectations and deliverables<li> <li>Work with CSD Continuous Skills Development and training functions to communicate training needs and participate in both training development and onsite training<li> <li>Partner closely with plant teams on priority of work strategic planning training needs and new development in ME tools and processes<li> <li>Responsible for helping the plant leadership team achieve business metrics through implementation of ME tools and standards<li> <li>Lead the plant CI manager network connecting plant resources with the greater ME team<li> <ul><p><b>You Have<b> <p> <ul><li>BS in Engineering Technology or Business Equivalent Degree<li> <li>4+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment<li> <li>Experience in Total Productive Maintenance TPM based continuous improvement of at least 7 years preferred<li> <li>Experience coaching and teaching site leaders at every level how to effectively implement and utilize CI tools and processes<li> <li>Experience leading multiple projects and resources resulting in scalable value for the organization<li> <li>Proven success in managing by influence in a matrix organization<li> <li>Ability to travel up to 75<li> <li>This position is located in Omaha NE Chicago IL and select field locations or remote locations Denver CO and east and within reasonable proximity 50 miles to a major airport<li> <ul><p>LIMC1 <p> <p>LIHybrid <p> <p>LIMSL <p> <p><b>Our Benefits<b> <p> <p>We care about your total wellbeing and will support you with the following subject to your location and role <p> <ul><li>Health Medical dental and vision insurance companypaid life accident and disability insurance<li> <li>Wealth great pay incentive opportunity matching 401k and stock purchase plan<li> <li>Growth online courses virtual and classroom development experiences<li> <li>Balance paidtime off parental leave flexible workschedules subject to your location and role<li> <ul><p><b>Our Company<b> <p> <p>Conagra Brands is one of North Americas leading branded food companies We have a rich heritage of making great food and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands such as Birds Eye® Marie Callenders® Banquet® Healthy Choice® Slim Jim® Reddiwip® and Vlasic® and emerging brands including Angies® BOOMCHICKAPOP® Dukes® Earth Balance® Gardein® and Frontera® <p> <p>We pride ourselves on having the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in the food industry For more information visit <b>wwwconagrabrandscom<b> <p> <p>Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information andor any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law<p>

Manager, Partner Development

Company: Epsilon

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><b>Job Description<b><br >As a Partner Marketing Manager at Epsilon you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and success of our partner ecosystem within the B2B Marketing Tech industry Reporting to the VP of Channel Partner Marketing amp GTM you will leverage your experience to collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to drive partner marketing initiatives enhance partner relationships and contribute to the achievement of our teams remit as a key driver and contributor to pipeline revenue<br ><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><br >Partner Relationship Management<br ><p><ul><li>Build and nurture strong relationships with strategic partners<li> <li>Collaborate with partners to align on marketing strategies and initiatives<li> <li>Act as a key point of contact for partner inquiries and requests<li> <ul><p><br >Marketing Tactic Execution<br ><p><ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of partnerfocused marketing strategies<li> <li>Work across the org to create compelling content and enablement sessions for partners via marketing sales client teams etc<li> <li>Implement integrated solution messaging to maximize partner engagement<li> <ul><p><br >Demand Generation<br ><p><ul><li>Drive awareness and demand for our products and services among partner representatives<li> <li>Support the identification of target accounts and track opportunities in Salesforce SFDC<li> <li>Qualify account opportunities and contribute to sales pipeline development<li> <ul><p><br >Project Management<br ><p><ul><li>Manage the execution of marketing tactics that align with annual strategy and partner GoToMarket GTM plans<li> <li>Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget<li> <li>Track and report on the progress and success of marketing initiatives<li> <ul><p><br >Collaboration and Crossfunctional Support<br ><p><ul><li>Collaborate with the sales and product teams to develop joint marketing programs<li> <li>Assist in the creation of marketing collateral and sales enablement materials<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or a related field<li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in partner marketing preferably in the SaaS or B2B Marketing Tech industry<li> <li>Proven track record of successfully executing partner marketing programs<li> <li>Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously<li> <li>Proficiency in Adobe Salesforce SFDC or similar CRM software<li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills<li> <li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights<li> <li>Selfmotivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Success in this role<strong> requires a combination of strategic thinking relationshipbuilding project management skills and a resultsoriented mindset Adhering to these criteria will contribute to your effectiveness as a Partner Marketing Manager and drive the growth of your companys partner ecosystem Success in the role of Partner Marketing Manager will depend on various criteria Heres a list of key criteria for success<br ><p><ul><li>Partner Relationship Development Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners fostering trust and collaboration<li> <li>Demand Generation Drive partner awareness and demand for your products and services among partner representatives<li> <li>Project Management Efficiently manage marketing projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget<li> <li>Crossfunctional Collaboration Work effectively with crossfunctional teams including sales and product teams to develop joint marketing programs<li> <li>Communication Skills Communicate effectively with partners internal teams and leadership to convey strategies progress and results<li> <li>Professional Development Invest in continuous learning and development to stay competitive and enhance skills relevant to the role<li> <li>Teamwork Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive work environment<li> <li>ProblemSolving Quickly identify and address challenges or obstacles that may hinder the success of partner marketing initiatives<li> <li>Leadership Show leadership qualities even within a collaborative team environment by taking ownership of projects and driving them to completion<li> <li>Measurable Results Demonstrate the impact of partner marketing efforts through clear reporting and tangible results<li> <li>Alignment with Company Values Align with the companys mission vision and values promoting a positive and ethical corporate culture<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Additional Information<b><br ><strong>About Epsilon<strong><br >Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe Epsilon accelerates clients ability to harness the power of their firstparty data to activate campaigns across channels and devices with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes The companys industryleading technology connects advertisers with consumers to drive performance while respecting and protecting consumer privacy Epsilons peoplebased identity graph allows brands agencies and publishers to reach real people not cookies or devices across the open web For more information visit epsiloncom<br ><strong>When youre one of us you get to run with the best<strong> For decades weve been helping marketers from the worlds top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cuttingedge technology solutions and services Epsilons bestinclass identity gives brands a clear privacysafe view of their customers which they can use across our suite of digital media messaging and loyalty solutions We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology including realtime modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements Thanks to the work of every employee Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industryleading by Forrester Adweek and the MRC Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe Epsilon is a global company with more than 8000 employees around the world Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC<br ><p><ul><li><strong>Our Culture<strong> httpswwwepsiloncomusaboutusourcultureepsilon<li> <li><strong>Life at Epsilon<strong> httpswwwepsiloncomusaboutusepicblog<li> <li><strong>DEampI<strong> httpswwwepsiloncomusaboutusdiversityequityinclusion<li> <li><strong>CSR<strong> httpswwwepsiloncomusaboutuscorporatesocialresponsibility<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Great People Deserve Great Benefits<strong><br >We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world and we believe in rewarding them accordingly If you work here expect competitive pay comprehensive health coverage and endless opportunities to advance your career<br ><strong>Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer<strong> Epsilons policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race age sex or gender including pregnancy marital status national origin ancestry citizenship status mental or physical disability religion creed color sexual orientation gender identity or expression including transgender status veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process<br >LISJ1<br >REF220981M<p>

Head of Product Design

Company: Tegus

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><i>Tegus is the leading market intelligence platform for key decision makers We power some of the worlds most wellrespected institutional investors corporations and consultancies through the largest and most comprehensive database of primary and market information Our products and services enable clients to discover unmatched insights and answers to the most challenging questions they face to help them make better informed decisions And because a job description can only contain a fraction of how we operate click <i><i>here<i><i> to learn more about the Tech Team at Tegus<i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>As Head of Product Design at Tegus you will directly influence our ability to modernize and streamline the way institutional investors and companies conduct financial research through our allinone platform As our design leader you will collaborate closely with Product Engineering and our gotomarket teams to ensure that our design strategy and execution drive value to our customers and align tightly with our brand identity Some of the key user experience challenges youll oversee are creating easy navigation of large bodies of quantitative and qualitative data devising summarylevel waypoints that point deep into our content and automating detailed financial research steps using AI tooling<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Reporting to the SVP of Product you will partner with Clevel executives and other key stakeholders to integrate and embed design thinking into every product design decision we make You will build nurture and inspire a highvelocity and highperformance team fostering a culture of innovation ideation and continuous improvement You will roll up your sleeves when necessary helping to paint a picture of our product vision and coaching our design team in the details of their work<span><p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Define and articulate the companys product design vision strategy and goals aligning them with the overall business objectives<li> <li>Lead grow and inspire a diverse team of product designers researchers and visual designers fostering a culture of creativity collaboration and continuous improvement<li> <li>Partner with Clevel executives and other key stakeholders to integrate design thinking into strategic decisionmaking processes and drive business growth<li> <li>Establish and maintain design standards processes and best practices to ensure consistency quality and efficiency across all design initiatives <li> <li>Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies trends and user behaviors and leveraging them to create breakthrough design solutions<li> <li>Advocate for customercentricity and accessibility ensuring that our productsservices are inclusive and meet the needs of diverse user groups<li> <li>Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including product management engineering marketing and customer support to deliver cohesive and compelling experiences<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>12+ years experience in designing digital products required with an emphasis on strategic Product and UX systems thinking<li> <li>5 years experience in a design leadership role with experience building and maturing design teams and processes within a growth stage business<li> <li>Proven track record of leading successful complex B2B design initiatives from concept to launch to iteration inclusive of setting and hitting quantitative and qualitative success metrics<li> <li>Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite Sketch and Figma and in creating pragmatic design systems<li> <li>Proficient in interaction design information architecture and at least one more UX competency user research visual design or product design<li> <li>Ability to lead design conversations within a team or group context to reason through complex problems and arrive at elegant solutions in a collaborative way<li> <li>Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work crossfunctionally with internal partners and external partners alike<li> <ul><p><b>Benefits amp Perks <b> <p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans <li> <li>401K plan with an employer match<li> <li>Paid parental leave for all parents<li> <li>Unlimited paid vacation flexible work hours and 10 observed paid holidays per year<li> <li>Employer funded longterm disability<li> <li>Awardwinning culture with regular teamwide events designed to foster connections and promote creativity<li> <li>Generous employee referral bonus program<li> <li>The opportunity to attend peernominated quarterly DEI events<li> <li>Working for a thriving performancebased company that values promoting from within career advancement and transparency<li> <li>Work from our state of the art office in the heart of Chicagos Loop featuring standing desks nursing parent rooms gender neutral bathrooms subsidized gym access and full amenity floor<li> <li>Commuter benefits amp a fully stocked kitchen with rotating snacks and beverages<li> <p><br ><p> <p>LIHybrid<p> <ul><p> <p><p><b>Dont meet every single requirement<b> Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification At Tegus we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles <p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Tegus is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time<b><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>Tegus Inc provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status In addition to federal law requirements Tegus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Tegus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status<i><p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>The only email addresses we use are <b><b>tegusco<b><b> or <b><b>teguscom<b><b> If you receive emails from any other domain including us please assume they are fraudulent and let us know by sending an email to fraudreportingteguscom <b><p> <p><p>

Conversational AI Specialist

Company: Vail Systems, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><span><b>Who You Are <b><span><p> <p>Versay Solutions is seeking a Conversational AI Specialist NLU to join our Conversational Design and Applied Linguistics Team to help deliver customerfacing voice and chat experiences Your primary responsibility will be to build custom NLU models for our RASA platform to support customers This role is teamoriented and customerfacing as you will collaborate with the client and other technical staff to accomplish project deliverables In addition as we move forward to adapt our platforms and products to include generative AI we will be looking for someone who is interested in technologies and techniques around designing and building chat and voice bots using RAG and other AI tools <p> <p><br ><p> <p>The ideal candidate will have a strong linguistics and machine learning background They will have knowledge of natural language processing and generation NLPNLG script design processes and research best practices Additionally they will be detailoriented selfmotivated and adaptable <p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>BIHybrid<span><p> <p><b>What Youll Do<b> <p><ul><li>Collaborate with designers developers testing and deployment teams and other analysts to implement new features into userfacing applications and chatbots <li> <li>Collect and analyze user conversation data to determine the best solution for an NLU language model intents and entities <li> <li>Apply machine learning or statistical modeling techniques to applicationsdata that use natural language processing NLP manipulate data with Python or other batch tools to prepare NLU models ie tagging intents and entities etc<li> <li>Advise in the process of developing deploying and updating the NLP designs and applications <li> <li>Analyze user stories for NLU systems <li> <li>Evaluate NLU system performance and make recommendations for improvements including modifications to the pipeline <li> <li>Research complex problems to find custom solutions for customerspecific needs <li> <li>Maintain documentation for the consumption of business developer and tester audiences <li> <li>Developing and validating the performance of the overall design <li> <li>Supporting the developer of user acceptance testing by writing test plans with QA <li> <li>Identify edge cases <li> <li>Attend and present status updates at weekly team meetings on project deliverables to team members and upper management attend projectrelated meetings and customerfacing meetings <li> <li>Research complex problems to find custom solutions for customerspecific needs<li> <li>Analyze data to make improvements and updates to current scripts <li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications We encourage you to apply if you think your experience may be a match even if you do not meet all of the qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>A Bachelors degree in HumanComputer Interaction Computer Science Linguistics or a related field <li> <li>2+ years of experience with chatbots and AIML systems <li> <li>12+ years of experience working with HumanFirstAI Dialogflow Lex Watson Rasa LUIS Chatfuel or similar open source or commercial conversational AIML platform <li> <li>Experience working with software engineers developers andor UX designers in a highly technical environment <li> <li>Knowledge of data science and machine learning <li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills <li> <li>Experience working with large data sets including using Python and other scripting tools to wrangle data <li> <li>Proficiency in analyzing and presenting observed insights and improvement plans <li> <li>Experience with voice and chat script development and design <li> <li>Proficiency with chatbot builders <li> <li>Proficiency with speech and language technologies preferred <li> <li>Knowledge of Git preferred <li> <li>Experience managing data science andor machine learning projects preferred <li> <li>Strong research skills preferred <li> <li>Experience with endtoend project development preferred <li> <ul><p> <p><p><b>Who We Are<b><p> <p>The human voice is capable of conveying nuances and meaning that just cant be expressed through clicks and text messages And for that reason voice interactions have always had a special power to shape your perception and experiences <p> <p><br ><p> <p>At Versay we believe in the unique power of voice interactions to create more expressive more intimate and more efficient interpersonal interactions Our experts work with Fortune 500 companies to help them serve their customers more efficiently and effectively through the use of various voice technologies From basic network services to stateoftheart IP telephony to cuttingedge realtime analytics Versay technology makes millions of voice interactions better every day<p> <p><br ><p> <p>We offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits with flexibility and choice to meet individual and family including Domestic Partnerships needs including<p> <p> Multiple medical dental and vision plan options <p> <p> Companypaid life insurance short and longterm disability <p> <p> 401k savings plan with company match 50 on first 6 of employee contribution <p> <p> 15 days total annual PTO 125 days accrued per month Accrual rates will increase with length of service<p> <p> Annual Bonus Program <p> <p> Paid maternity and paternity leave <p> <p> Relocation allowance <p> <p> Employee referral bonus <p> <p> Gym membership <p> <p> Technical and Professional Development stipend<p> <p><br ><p> <p>We are striving to implement and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees by sourcing underrepresented groups and continually empowering those individuals within our organization to further enrich Versays communication solutions We recognize that equitable and unique individuals benefit our teams problemsolving innovation and development efforts <p> <p><br ><p> <p>Our offices are located in Deerfield and Chicago IL Interviews and onboarding are conducted in our offices when possible We are observing a hybrid work arrangement based on business and team needs<p> <p><p>

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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