Continuous Improvement Jobs in Chicago, IL
20,454 open positions · Updated daily
Looking for Continuous Improvement jobs in Chicago, IL? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Continuous Improvement position in the Chicago, IL area.
Senior Accountant (Hybrid-Chicago)
Company: Walgreens
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong>Job Summary<strong><br >Responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and performing other accounting related activities Prepares necessary information for financial andor management reporting Performs complex analysis of financial and management reports to identifying trends and variances May perform advanced level accounting tasks<br ><strong>Job Responsibilities<strong> <p><ul><li>Applies principles of accounting to analyze complex financial information and prepare financial reports <li> <li>Adheres to and communicates accounting and auditing policies and procedures<li> <li>Analyzes accounts records and reports Investigates and resolves any accounting issues within area of responsibility Maintains general ledger accounts Monitors accounts payables and receivables <li> <li>May perform monthly accounting for the Companys equity method investments<li> <li>Performs periodend financial close responsibilities Prepares data for financial statements data for quarterly and annual regulatory filings using applicable systems Duties may include preparing journal entries and coding invoicesvouchers<li> <li>Performs complex reconciliations for area supported and analyzes resulting variances Proposes and prepares any adjusting entries necessary resulting from reconciliations <li> <li>Researches complex questions and investigates variances on the financial statements Communicates findings to management<li> <li>Recommends and reviews proposed process improvements Explores the modification and implementation of changes in systems and procedures<li> <li>Prepares complex reports in support of internal and external audits<li> <ul><p> About Walgreens and WBA <br >Walgreens wwwwalgreenscom is included in the US Retail Pharmacy and US Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc Nasdaq WBA an integrated healthcare pharmacy and retail leader with a 170year heritage of caring for communities WBAs purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health Operating nearly 9000 retail locations across America Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the US healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services including those that drive equitable access to care for the nations medically underserved populations To best meet the needs of customers and patients Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver highquality products and services in communities nationwide <br >The actual salary an employee can expect to receive plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable will depend on experience seniority geographic location and other factors permitted by law To review benefits please visit jobswalgreenscombenefits<br >An Equal Opportunity Employer including disabilityveterans <br >LIAJ1<br ><b>Basic Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree and at least 1 year of experience in an analytical role in accounting finance business management or auditing OR High School DiplomaGED and at least 4 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting finance business management or auditing<li> <li>At least 2 years of experience with applicable accounting regulations<li> <li>Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers including meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction<li> <li>Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues trends or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions<li> <li>Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel for example using AVERAGE function merging and centering cells printing centered page andor creating a pivot table<li> <li>Willing to travel up to 10 of the time for business purposes<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Masters degree in Accountancy or MBA<li> <li>Bachelors Degree and at least 3 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting finance business management or auditing OR a High School DiplomaGED and at least 6 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting finance business management or auditing<li> <li>CPA designation<li> <li>Experience with project management for example planning organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives<li> <li>Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint for example applying a theme formatting character spacing inserting a picture changing slide layout and theme colors adding transitions customizing slide numbers changing chart style andor formatting font<li> <li>Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Access for example designing and creating simple queries modifying data types adding dates working with required fields andor creating labels<li> <ul>
Manager, Tax Accounting (Hybrid-Chicago)
Company: Walgreens
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong>Job Summary<strong><br >Responsible for overseeing and managing elements of the Companys Tax Accounting processes and procedures Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial information and ensuring that information adheres to GAAP and internal company policies Responsibilities may include developing tax accounting policies procedures and controls utilizing tax and accounting systems to automate and improve process efficiencies interacting with personnel in varying disciplines of the enterprise including but not limited to FP and A Accounting Treasury Finance as well as other Tax professionals interaction with the Companys external audit firm<br ><strong>Job Responsibilities<strong> <p><ul><li> Responsible for accuracy of income tax elements of the Companys financial statements and management reports Works in partnership with business and accounting management to meet tax accounting needs of the business <li> <li> Manages elements of the Companys tax accounting activities relative to both GAAP and adjusted earnings Develops and implements tax accounting policies and ensures those policies are communicated across the organization Ensures tax aspects of the Companys financial statements are prepared in accordance with its tax accounting policies <li> <li> Reviews tax accounting results Prepares management reports and presents results to Senior Management <li> <li> Proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to tax accounting processes and procedures Drives and partners with cross functional teams to develop and implement approved changes <li> <li> Prepares andor reviews reports supporting external audits Works with external audit firm <li> <li> Partners with various disciplines within the organization Examples include but are not limited to FP and A tax rate budgeting and forecasting and analysis of actual results to budget Accounting external financial reporting statutory audit support Treasury indefinite reinvestment assertion Finance tax effects of transactional planning and operational changes and other tax professionals eg estimating current year book tax differences return to provision comparisons and tax accounting related to tax planning <li> <li> Work with other Tax department members on documenting and quantifying uncertain tax positions <li> <li> Assist other Tax and FP and A personnel with forecasting the impact to the Companys effective tax rate for the impact of tax planning matters and other business operational transactions <li> <li> Manage the Companys accounting for income tax related Sox internal controls Work will involve interaction with both the Companys internal controls team as well as its attest firm <li> <li> Mentors coaches and develops employees building morale and motivation <li> <ul><p> About Walgreens and WBA <br >Walgreens wwwwalgreenscom is included in the US Retail Pharmacy and US Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc Nasdaq WBA an integrated healthcare pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities WBAs purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health Operating nearly 9000 retail locations across America Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the US healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services including those that drive equitable access to care for the nations medically underserved populations To best meet the needs of customers and patients Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide <br >The actual salary an employee can expect to receive plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable will depend on experience seniority geographic location and other factors permitted by law To review benefits please visit jobswalgreenscombenefits<br >LIAJ1<br ><b>Basic Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li> Bachelors Degree and at least 2 years of Tax and tax accounting experience OR High SchoolGED and at least 5 years of Tax and tax accounting experience <li> <li> Experience with applicable tax accounting regulations principally ASC 740 but also ASC 450 <li> <li> Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues trends or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions <li> <li> Experience in diagnosing isolating and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems <li> <li> Experience with tax provisionaccounting software such as Corptax OneSource or equivalent <li> <li> At least 1 year of direct leadership indirect leadership andor cross functional team leadership <li> <li> Willing to travel up toat least 10 of the time for business purposes domestically andor internationally <li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li> At least 4 years of tax and tax accounting experience <li> <li> Masters degree in Accountancy or MBA <li> <li> Public accounting and industry experience <li> <li> Experience with multiple tax disciplines including US federal tax US international tax state and local tax andor transfer pricing <li> <li> Experience with Corptax provision software including uncertain tax positions module <li> <li> Experience with Corptax tax return preparation software <li> <li> CPA designation <li> <li> Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel for example using SUM function setting borders setting column width inserting charts using text wrap sorting setting headers and footers andor print scaling <li> <li> Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint for example applying a theme formatting character spacing inserting a picture changing slide layout and theme colors adding transitions customizing slide numbers changing chart style andor formatting font <li> <li> Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word for example inserting headers page breaks page numbers and tables andor adjusting table columns <li> <ul>
Lead Designer, Design System
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>About Northern Trust<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889 <p> <p>Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service <p> <p><b>Department<b> <p> <p>Experience Design amp Research EDR is a multidisciplinary design and research team dedicated to delivering innovative differentiated and exceptional experiences for clients prospects and partners by demonstrating a deep understanding of their needs Experience Design amp Research is committed to growing and supporting a diverse team with a collaborative environment that provides educational and career growth opportunities <p> <p><b>Summary<b> <p> <p>As a Lead Designer for our Northern Trust Design System you will be a part of our Design Enablement Team thinking in and designing systems to amplify EDR designers work for business unit digital product and service experience initiatives Ideal candidates will lead with curiosity and empathy driving change through contribution and communication <p> <p>Your work will elevate our digital experiences through compelling and clean design that reflects user needs Lead Designers work tactically and strategically to contribute to our design system products in collaboration with peers and stakeholders They can also work independently to contribute to the design system documentation components and governance They are responsible for the delivery of specific features or processes within a product or capability team and take accountability for execution and experience outcomes with manageable risks and resource requirements <p> <p>In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that new or existing digital products meet or exceed user needs Leads are experts in their design domain who tirelessly work toward improved user experiences with a team of technology product and business collaborators Leads actively seek opportunities to better delivery methods and apply a product mindset to design system adoption It is expected that you will not only set the experience direction for product teams but when necessary lead other designers to a common goal and work with colleagues to establish a standard of greatness <p> <p>At the Lead level were looking for individuals that have <p> <ul><li>At least 3 years of experience within a design agency inhouse design team or in a relevant business role<li> <li>Educated in design or related field formally or though comparable training<li> <li>Experience working with a crossfunctional team or largescale software development lifecycle preferably in an agile environment<li> <li>Experience advocating digital experiences that navigate multiple perspectives from technology product and design to redefine existing experiences or imagine new ones<li> <ul><p><b>Working Model<b> Hybrid <p> <p>We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home <p> <p><b>Major Duties<b> <p> <ul><li>Works to improve Northern Trust Design System user experiences through collaboration with product owners business analysts designers architects and developers to validate ideas designs and interaction concepts<li> <li>Guides design to meet objectives and outcomes influences business and technology decisions with user needs in mind <li> <li>Contributes to an open culture that enables employees development through direct but kind feedback promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimism <li> <li>Creates user experiences including interactive data dashboards and visualizations from lowfidelity sketches to highfidelity mockups and prototypes to extend and refine the Northern Trust Design System <li> <ul><ul><li>May collaborate in an agile environment or ad hoc in emerging experience projects <li> <li>Ability to work thoughtfully understanding that changes to the design system create changes across the organization while continuing to evolve and build our design system product rapidly<li> <li>Contributes to an open culture that enables employees development through direct but kind feedback promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimism<li> <li>Solves experience problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutions <li> <li>Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information<li> <li>Works within broad guidelines and policies <li> <ul><p>As a Design Lead you should have working knowledge or experience with some of the following <p> <p><b>KnowledgeSkills<b> <p> <ul><li>7+ years of experience<li> <li>Proficiency in a range of relevant design methods and concepts which may include lowfidelity sketching information architecture wireframe development usability testing research planning competitive analysis <li> <li>Strong design skills in multiple competency areas visual interaction information architecture product behavioral sciences <li> <li>Able to present work and decisions effectively through presentation and storytelling skills <li> <li>Ability to recognize predict and incorporate use cases and user interactions into design <li> <li>Highly flexible adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity and critique <li> <li>Effective use of collaborativecommunication tools <li> <li>Clear growth mindset looking for opportunities to learn and motivated to approach challenges proactively <li> <li>Educated in design or related field formally or though comparable training<li> <ul><ul><li>Experience working with a crossfunctional team or largescale software development lifecycle preferably in an agile environment is desired<li> <li>Creating and implementing accessible inclusive WCAG 22 AA designs<li> <li>Using or building design systems<li> <li>Proficiency in graphic design motion graphics digital art as well as a sensitivity to typography color layout and a general awareness of materialstextures<li> <li>Experience responding to user feedback to make informed UX decisions<li> <li>LIHybrid<li> <li>LIGG1<li> <ul><p>Ideal candidates will have several years of design system experience but may not match the criteria listed above It is a rough guide to the type of work you will be expected to perform and excel at doing We encourage you to apply if you feel you are a strong candidate but not a perfect match <p> <p><b>Working with Us<b> <p> <p>As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas <p> <p>Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose <p> <p>Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today MadeForGreater <p> <p><b>Reasonable accommodation<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelpntrscom <p> <p>We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people <p> <p>Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater<p>
Global Technology - Sr. Manager Agile Coach, Program Management Office (Hybrid)
Company: McDonald's Global Technology
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>Job Description<b><br >Company Description<br >McDonalds evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand We are recognized on lists like Fortunes Most Admired Companies and Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies<br >Doubling Down on the 4Ds Delivery Digital Drive Thru and Development <br >Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading global omnichannel restaurant brand Technology enables the organization through digital technology and improving the customer crew and employee experience each and every day<br >Global Technology forging the way <br >Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cuttingedge opportunities for the business At McDonalds you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists Its bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant<br >Job Description<br >The Strategy amp Planning team along with our passionate Agile Coach crew is dedicated to strategy formulation prioritization strategic and operational planning program management and vendor management efforts while building nextgen Total Cost of Ownership capabilities<br >Reporting to the Director of Agile Ways of Working COE PMO the Agile Coach plays a pivotal role in driving our Agile transformation Collaborating with teams at all levels of the organization you will facilitate the adoption of Agile frameworks methodologies and standard processes Your expertise and mentorship will be instrumental in promoting a culture of continuous improvement efficiency and innovation<br ><strong>Accountabilities amp Responsibilities<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Provide mentorship and training to teams managers and executives to improve their understanding of Agile principles<li> <li>Facilitate workshops retrospectives and planning sessions to promote partnership communication and problemsolving within teams<li> <li>Support our community of Scrum Masters as an Agile guide<li> <li>Champion Agile CoE standards within the teams you support to drive adoption of organizational standard methodologies<li> <li>Identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement and guide teams in implementing solutions<li> <li>Help handle the cultural shift required for Agile transformation encouraging an approach of agility and adaptability<li> <li>Develop and supervise key performance indicators and metrics to measure the success of Agile adoption<li> <li>Promote open communication among teams and collaborators advance positive team dynamics to ensure members collaborate and work optimally within and across teams<li> <li>Stay current with agile methodologies tools and share knowledge with the organization<li> <ul><p>Qualifications<br ><strong>Basic Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>8+ years of proven experience in business Agile coaching mentoring and or similar leadership roles<li> <li>Knowledge across several Agile frameworks including Lean AgileScrum Kanban Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Extreme Programming XP<li> <li>Deep understanding of business agility frameworks practices and key behaviors for organizational success<li> <li>Deep understanding Agile software delivery the path to production and other operational aspects<li> <li>Experience with Agile toolsets eg Jira Confluence etc<li> <li>Outstanding communications and partner leadership skills and strong Emotional Intelligence to read verbal and nonverbal cues in others so you can communicate effectively and champion balanced working relationships<li> <li>Willingness and ability to live the organizations values every day Serve Inclusion Integrity Community and Family<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Significant work experience playing an active role in Agile transformations<li> <li>Demonstrated experience of coaching organization on Agile standard methodologies<li> <li>Proficiency in organizational change techniques to facilitate cultural and interpersonal shifts<li> <li>Previous experience in leading or giving to an Agile Center of Excellence<li> <li>Possess one or more sophisticated Agile certifications eg PMIACP IAPMCertified Agile Project Manager Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner ICP Agile Coaching ACC Lean Six Sigma GreenBlack Belt etc<li> <li>Experience working in a Quick Service Restaurant QSR industry<li> <ul><p>Additional Information<br >McDonalds is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feelgood moments for everyone McDonalds provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact mcdhrbenefitsusmcdcom Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a casebycase basis<br >McDonalds provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex sex stereotyping pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding race color religion ancestry or national origin age disability status medical condition marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status protected military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws 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<br >Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment<p>
Regulatory Reporting Specialist
Company: Argo Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<div> <p><span datacontrast=auto>Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect equality wellness and opportunity Were an innovative organization thats small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=auto>Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=5 dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=5 dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Confident that they will be treated respectfully<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=5 dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><span datacontrast=auto>At Argo skill meets opportunity If youre wired to raise your hand and ask Where can I help youll thrive with us<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <div> <p><strong>A Brief Overview<strong><p> <p>The Regulatory Reporting Specialist ensures the completion of the Property and Casualty Statistical reporting and other assigned data reports to the jurisdiction requesting the report or statistical agent used by the company This role requires you to be in the 3 days a week <p> <p><strong>How You Will Make an Impact<strong><p> <ul><li>Understand the regulatory reporting requirements of the different territories in which Argo Group operates and assist in preparing formulating and implementing a plan of action to ensure compliance with such requirements<li> <li>Implement maintain and evaluate Regulatory Reporting processes and procedures to ensure business and regulatory reporting requirements are met and using independent judgment and discretion make recommendations to the Regulatory Manager of any needed improvements to such processes and procedures<li> <li>Submit required reporting on a timely basis for Workers Compensation WC Proof of Coverage WC unit statistical data WC Financial data calls Surplus Lines reporting and all other data calls<li> <li>Collaborate with IT Claims Underwriting Accounting and other business units along with outside vendors andor rating organizations or bureaus to extract analyze and report data to insurance departments Workers Compensation rating bureaus rating agents and organizations<li> <li>Must be able to extract and organize raw data set parameters to disqualify nonusable data and assist with the interpretation and use of the data as well as respond to inquiries related to reporting submissions<li> <li>Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all work needed suitable for compliance examiners to conduct an effective audit Determine any limitations of work data constraints as well as potential adverse and favorable events and inform management of same Develop in conjunction with the Manager recommendations for strategies to eliminatecorrect any adverse events in a timely manner<li> <li>In collaboration with the Regulatory Reporting team team members identify trends of data reporting activity and determine any anomalies and escalate same to the Manager for effective resolution<li> <li>Must be able to utilize and navigate relevant tools to extract and format statistical data used for reporting<li> <li>Monitor reporting sites for edits or errors and work with applicable departments to resolve andor improve data quality issues<li> <li>Handle other related projects as assigned<li> <ul><p><strong>What We Need<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree or equivalent experience<li> <li>Minimum 3 years of relevant experience<li> <li>Independent thinker with strong leadership skills<li> <li>Knowledge of ISOs Commercial Lines products along with NCCI NISS and other bureau advisory filings inclusive of surplus lines and manuals<li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel<li> <li>Strong process systems and analytical skills<li> <li>Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments<li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team<li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively across departments<li> <li>Excellent organizational oral and written communication skills<li> <li>Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and deliver results to meet timelines<li> <li>Basic knowledge of manipulating large datasets using SQL or Snowflake is a plus<li> <ul><p>Travel Up to 15 may be required<p> <div> <p><strong><em>PLEASE NOTE At this time Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position<em><strong><p> <p>If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group please contact our Benefits Department at 2103218400 <p> <p><strong><u>To all recruitment agencies<u><strong> Unless you have been requested to work on this position or other positions with Argo Group please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes<p> <p>Argo Group International Holdings Ltd is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claimshandling needs of businesses The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd Argo and its insurance subsidiaries are rated A by Standard and Poors Argos insurance subsidiaries are rated A by AM Best More information about Argo is available at wwwargogroupcom<p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate on the basis of age ancestry color gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status national origin or citizenship including language use restrictions denial of family and medical care leave disability mental and physical including HIV and AIDS medical condition including cancer and genetic characteristics race religious creed including religious dress and grooming practices sex including pregnancy child birth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy child birth or breastfeeding sexual orientation military or veteran status or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics <p> <p>The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice<p> <p><strong>Our Benefits<strong><p> <p>Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization<br >Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes<p> <ul><li>A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing<br ><li> <li>Flexible workplace policies that support employee wellbeing include compressed hours flextime jobsharing remote work sabbatical leave holiday and summer hours<br ><li> <li>Comprehensive health wellness and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs In addition to traditional health and wellness plans benefits include dental disability life insurance medical and vision insurance matching 401k retirement savings generous paid time off 21 days of PTO 11 paid company holidays 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day paid caregiver and parental leave paid bereavement jury dutycourt appearances and military up to 14 days leave employee assistance program EAP and an array of voluntary benefits <br ><li> <li>Argo Academy a digital and instructorled platform that offers continuous learning and professional development Training<em> <em>magazine lists Argo among the Training Top 125 Companies Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations in addition to traditional university and higher education programs<br ><li> <li>An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams encourages crossfunctional engagement and collaboration builds community through employee resource groups ERGs and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue creative innovation professional and personal development<br ><li> <li>Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100<br ><li> <li>A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25 of all new hires annually<li> <ul><div>
Associate Field Engineer - South Chicago
Company: UL Solutions
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>JOB DESCRIPTION<b><br ><p><ul><li><strong>Mission<strong> For UL corporate and social responsibility isnt new Making the world a safer more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do<li> <li><strong>People<strong> Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here and youll almost always hear the people Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL Were able to deliver the best because we employ the best<li> <li><strong>Diversity amp inclusion<strong> UL is committed to celebrating acceptance equity and inclusion of all people We believe our diverse views when combined bring a greater representation of the world and a better representation of our customers<li> <li><strong>Interesting Work<strong> Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create Were inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live work and play And as a global company in many roles you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world<li> <li><strong>Grow amp Achieve<strong> We learn work and grow together with targeted development reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages including a technical training track for applicable roles The salary range for this role is $65000 $75000 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation The target for this position is 5 of the base salary offered Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical dental and vision wellness benefits such as mental amp financial health and retirement savings 401K commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country for the relevant position level We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation 15 days holiday including floating holidays 12 days and sick time off 72 hours Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights<li> <ul><p><br ><b>RESPONSIBILITIES<b><br >Hiring in the South ChicagoCicero area A Field Engineer performs safety and nonsafety certification inspections audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements<br ><p><ul><li>Assists in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements <li> <li>Uses technical judgement to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determine if alternative is achieved <li> <li>Assists in interpreting and analyzing examination and test results against UL requirements verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records <li> <li>Periodically reviews manufacturers programs of production inspection and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements <li> <li>Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted <li> <li>Communicates with manufacturers and customers Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct nonsafety and safety certification inspections Investigates misuse of UL Mark situations <li> <li>Provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services <li> <li>Discuss procedures test methods test results sample selection and variations in products devices processes systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements <li> <li>Use instruments to perform inspections such as micrometers voltmeters ammeters and other UL supplied equipment Observes use of manufacturers equipment necessary to meet UL requirements Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment <li> <li>Document examination variations and test results to appropriate UL forms Maintains logs for scheduling inspections time and expenses Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical mechanical chemical or fire protection <li> <li>Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job<li> <ul><p><br >LIRemote<br >LIMB1<br ><b>QUALIFICATIONS<b><br ><p><ul><li>University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification preferred in Engineering Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Manufacturing Technology or Physics from an ABET accredited program and generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptableCommensurate experience could be considered<li> <li>Experience in Field Engineering Compliance or Quality Engineering preferred<li> <li>ASQ certification a plus<li> <li>Experience with UL Standards 508A Industrial Control Panels a plus<li> <li>General electronics background and strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams<li> <li>Ability to cross sell and understand client business needs<li> <li>Strong written and verbal communications skills and clientinterfacing skills<li> <li>Strong computer skills<li> <li>Conflict resolution skills<li> <li>Ability to travel locally and regionally and work remotely Travel requirements are generally for local travel within a set radius of home location Travel outside area is expected on occasion for training purposes and additional support of workload in other territories This position does not generally report to a specific UL office<li> <ul><p><br ><strong>Must be located or willing to relocate to the Southern ChicagoCicero area <strong><p>
Principal Third Party Risk Program Management
Company: Discover
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 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 >Responsible for providing oversight and governance for the daytoday thirdparty risk activities within the company Assists with the execution of the strategic direction of the thirdparty risk management program by monitoring and reporting on the compliance with enterprisewide policy and procedures for assessing onboarding managing monitoring and terminating thirdparty transactions Actively manages and escalates risk and customerimpacting issues within the daytoday role to management<br ><span><b>Responsibilities<b><span><br ><p><ul><li>Executes risk oversight reporting and exam management in connection with the ThirdParty Risk Management Program Policy and framework These activities include monitoring compliance with the program requirements supporting the maintenance and enhancements of enterprise policies and procedures and the oversight of identified critical and strategic services being provided to Discover<li> <li>Maintenance of the thirdparty risk management framework and related documentation and standards tracking and reporting on third party key risk indicators which includes the status of SME risk assessments issues and action plans of thirdparty engagements liaising with the different SME teams and engagement owners throughout the lines of business and training to standards and framework<li> <li>Lead on regulatory exam management and internal audit responses<li> <li>Compiles and reconciles third party reporting data for committee and board reporting<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 finance or related<li> <li>6+ years of experience in Risk Management Financial Services Process Improvement or related<li> <li>In lieu of education 8+ years of experience in Risk Management Financial Services Process Improvement or related<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>Masters degree in finance or related<li> <li>8+ years of experience in Risk Management Financial Services Process Improvement or related<li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan242024 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 $8850000 to $14930000 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>
Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist
Company: OSF HealthCare
Location: Peoria, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong>Overview<strong> <p> <p>Salary range for this position is $103355121596 Actual pay will be determined by experience skills and internal equity <p> <p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY<strong> The Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist ISAS provides focused leadership for monitoring measurement and compliance in achieving consistent Integrated Solutions Service Excellence This is embodied in a production environment that embraces sets and achieves high standards of service stability reliability and performance that meet business needsgoals This position works with clinical and business leaders to translate availability requirements and capabilities between business and technology terms The Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist optimizes system availability by defining availability metrics monitoring and reporting organization performance on those metrics and taking interventions to improve those metrics This position serves as the primary owner and manager of the availability planning and process improvement The Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist develops tools and techniques for service outage analysis root cause analysis and component failure impact analysis In partnership with Integrated Solutions leadership the Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist ensures service levels are met and monitors organizational performance against availability targets as defined in the service level agreements This position is crucial in ensuring effective communication between the Integrated Solutions teams and Mission Partnersclients particularly during outages The Integrated Solutions Availability Specialist will play a key role in outage management SPA metric reporting change control processes assisting with consolidated call center operations and coordination with the ServiceNow admin team <p> <p><strong>PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY<strong> <p> <p>Provides key oversight and process maturity leadership in the implementation and execution of processes with focus on organizational capability to deliver cost effective and sustained level of service availability <p> <p>Key participant in and provides organizational monitoring of the capability of the Integrated Solutions infrastructure to deliver a cost effective and sustained level of availability reliability maintainability serviceability and security as defined by the Service Level Management process <p> <p>Works with clinical and business leaders to translate availability requirements and capabilities between business and technology terms including defining the costrisk model between different availability options <p> <p>Initiates and coordinates definition and use of solutions for consistent and continuous improvement in levels of availability to meet and anticipate business requirements <p> <p>Accountable for monitoring leading and improving change release and problem management processes to ensure process execution incorporates availability impact and risk analysis Ensures proper utilization of ServiceNow tools and contributes to ongoing improvements <p> <p>In partnership with other Integrated Solutions leadership ensures service levels are met and monitors organizational performance against availability targets as defined in the service level agreements Defines availability metrics and monitors and reports organization performance on those metrics <p> <p>Identifies potential interventions to improve availability metrics and works with Integrated Solutions leadership to take appropriate interventions Develops tools and techniques for service outage analysis root cause analysis and component failure impact analysis <p> <p>Assists with leading the operations of the Consolidated Call Center ensuring collaboration and communication across all divisions of Integrated Solutions <p> <p>Serves as the primary communication conduit for all availability issues <p> <p>Develops and monitors work plans and serves as the project manager for improvement initiatives in the area of Availability Management <p> <p><strong>Qualifications<strong> <p> <p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS<strong> Education Bachelors Degree <p> <p>Experience 1 year experience in communication coordination 1 year experience with IT outage management <p> <p>LicensureCertification NA <p> <p>Other SkillsKnowledge Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Solid computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft software Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to be detail oriented Proficient in English both written and oral Strong customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment Ability to identify and develop availability options based on business requirements including the cost of the different options <p> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<strong> Education NA <p> <p>Experience Experience with key OSF technologies <p> <p>Experience with ServiceNow <p> <p>LicensureCertification NA <p> <p>Other SkillsKnowledge Familiarity with healthcare technology management including healthcare specific concepts software and practice Knowledge of Change Control processes and procedures Familiar with reporting and analysis Strong project management background with proven track record in managing complex projects and programs <p> <p>OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer<p>
Product Manager
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>About Northern Trust<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889 <p> <p>Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service <p> <p>Major Duties 1 Support discovery and innovation by creating client personas and evaluating competitors <p> <p>2 Assist in new product planning activities by deriving forecasts composing product requirements and establishing future metrics <p> <p>3 Display a balanced cross functional perspective liaising with the business to improve efficiency effectiveness and productivity <p> <p>4 Support new product introduction by creating the risk analysis <p> <p>5 Track customer satisfaction evaluate metrics and KPIs gauge channel performance conduct post product launch audits <p> <p>6 Provide sales support through RFP response and review <p> <p>7 Monitor capital and expenses and rate card alignment across regions <p> <p>8 As subject area expert provides comprehensive indepth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level <p> <p>9 Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development and execution of strategic direction of business function activities <p> <p>Knowledge Strong oral and written communication skills are required Experienced in constructingoverseeing logical and conclusive presentations <p> <p> Solid understanding or knowledge of 24+ NT products or business areas within an umbrella mastery of 12+ and an understanding of client needs and how this impacts the product development agendaroadmap <p> <p> Good in building key relationships influencing and negotiating with clients partners and leaders across multiple disciplines <p> <p> Organizational skills are required to support the Business Units goals resources needed and to assess and develop the skills of staff <p> <p> Program or project management experience is advantageous planning analysis design and governance <p> <p> Knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the profitabilityperformance of a major business segment <p> <p>Experience A College or University degree andor relevant proven work experience is required <p> <p><b>Working with Us<b> <p> <p>As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas <p> <p>Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose <p> <p>Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today MadeForGreater <p> <p><b>Reasonable accommodation<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelpntrscom <p> <p>We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people <p> <p>Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater<p>
Analyst - Global Fee Management
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>About Northern Trust<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889 <p> <p>Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service <p> <p>As part of the Fees Division the Analyst position is an entry level role responsible for various aspects of Accounts Receivable from setups generation of all periodend invoicing for designated clients to cash application This role is a primary contact for all fee related calculations analysis and inquiries for these invoices The Analyst must accurately and efficiently complete all assigned fee related tasks and responsibilities as well as demonstrate a firm understanding of our processes the risk associated with them their impact to the Banks financial statements and to our clients The Analyst will investigate billing issues as they arise and drive them to resolution to ensure we provide accurate and timely billing <p> <p>Major Duties <p> <ul><li>Responsible for the various aspects of Accounts Receivable from setups generation of all periodend invoicing for designated clients to cash application within department deadlines<li> <li>Proactively monitor fee information on reports for errors with calculations input and variances in fees for assigned accounts from one period to another<li> <li>Prioritize daily tasks to ensure productivity accuracy and timeliness expectations are met in accordance with the established guidelines of the division<li> <li>Work in collaboration with our business partners to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to the client and solving billing related issues<li> <li>Resolve clientpartner fee related inquiries in a timely manner<li> <li>Cross train on multiple fee areas to build a wellrounded experience<li> <li>Work within set guidelinesprocedures defined to complete each transaction with accuracy<li> <li>Communicate and escalate issues to Fee ManagementLeadership Team as required<li> <li>Research moderately complex billing transactions and reporting issues with some guidance from the subject matter expert<li> <li>Participate in projects and initiatives focused on process improvements and efficiency<li> <li>Maintain policies and procedures and utilize best practices<li> <ul><p>Knowledge <p> <p> Detailedoriented team player with an analytical mind and good problemsolving capabilities Excellent oral and written communication skills Good time management ability to multitask prioritize work and provide timely feedback to management Selfmotivated selfstarter ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic and demanding environment with a flexible approach towards changing work methods deadlines and variable workloads Strong planning organizational and problemsolving skills with attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines Strong mathematical skills proficient with Excel <p> <p>Experience <p> <p>Bachelors degree preferred or demonstrates knowledge of the Financial Services industry with 23 years of related experience in Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable or Payroll <p> <p><b>Working with Us<b> <p> <p>As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas <p> <p>Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose <p> <p>Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today MadeForGreater <p> <p><b>Reasonable accommodation<b> <p> <p>Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelpntrscom <p> <p>We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people <p> <p>Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater<p>
Engineering Manager
Company: Casechek
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<div> <p><span><span>Casechek <span><span>is on a mission<span><span> to <span><span>innovate the <span><span>implant supply chai<span><span>n <span><span>and bring greater transparency to the cost of patient care<span> <span>From procurement to payment Casechek automates workflows for vendor supported surgical procedures <span><span>Our emergent Bill Only Solution provides <span><span>a comprehensive system of record<span><span> for Hospitals and Health Systems<span><span> to manage the complexity of surgical cases with<span><span> implantable medical devices<span><span> expose <span><span>hidden e<span>xpenses and <span><span><span>surface <span><span>revenue opportunities<span><span><p> <p><span>We are seeking an <strong>Engineering Manager<strong> who enjoys solving market problems and has a passion for new technologies In this role you will be using modern cloudbased technologies to build a solution that automates and <span>provides transparency to a complex supply chain You will work with a team of talented developers to release new products while continually growing and expanding your expertise<span><span><p> <p><span><span>Casechek<span><span> is a highly collaborative environment but our team is also selfmotivated and works independently We strongly believe that great ideas are not created in isolation Our team interacts with our healthcare customers to understand their needs and ultimately deliver the best user experience as possible<span><span><p> <div> <p><b><span>About Us<span><b><br ><p><div> <ul><li><span><span>Casechek is based out of Chicagos Fulton Market but were a hybrid remote and inperson team<span><span><li> <li><span><span>We are highly motivated and passionate about solving healthcares messiest problems with new technologies<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span>We value diversity <span><span>curiosity<span><span> and a passion for learning The team has a lot of advanced degrees and even a few professional musicians<span><span><li> <li><span><span>Innovating the implant supply chain is a marathon and not a sprint we support each other in longterm growth and value developing <span><span>transferrable<span><span> skills<span><span><span><span><li> <ul><div> <p><b><span>The Perks<span><b><br ><p><div> <div> <ul><li><span>Competitive salary and annual bonus<span><li> <li><span>Opportunity for LTI<span><li> <li><span>401k match<span><li> <li><span>Work from home flexibility<span><li> <li><span>Full medical and dental benefits<span><li> <li><span>Annual educational budget<span><li> <ul><div> <div> <p><b><span>About You<span><b><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <ul><li><span><strong>Technical<strong> Possess a strong background in engineering principles and handson developer experience with AWS infrastructure and TypeScript based development providing a solid foundation for leading technical teams<span><li> <li><span><strong>Proven Leader<strong> Exceptional leader with the ability to inspire motivate and guide teams toward achieving outstanding results fostering a positive inclusive and collaborative work environment<span><li> <li><span><strong>Strong Communicator<strong> Excel in communicating complex technical concepts with clarity facilitating smooth collaboration within the team and effective communication with stakeholders<span><li> <li><span><strong>ProblemSolver<strong> Innate ability to solve challenges and conflicts efficiently contributing to maintaining project momentum and team morale<span><li> <li><span><strong>Project Manager<strong> Exhibit expertise in project management overseeing project planning execution and delivery ensuring projects are completed within scope budget and timeline<span><li> <li><span><strong>Mentor amp Coach<strong> Committed to the growth and development of team members providing mentorship guidance and opportunities for skill enhancement<span><li> <li><span><strong>Adaptable<strong> Flexible and adaptable capable of navigating changing priorities and technologies seamlessly adjusting strategies and plans as needed<span><li> <li><span><strong>Strategic Thinker<strong> Possess a strategic mindset aligning engineering efforts with broader company objectives contributing to longterm growth and innovation<span><li> <ul><div> <div> <div> <p><b><span>Responsibilities<span><b><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <ul><li><span>Lead and mentor members of the engineering team ensuring high performance and productivity<span><li> <li><span>Define project objectives manage timelines and resources and ensure alignment with company goals<span><li> <li><span>Foster collaboration and communication within the team and across departments<span><li> <li><span>Identify and address technical challenges to ensure project success<span><li> <li><span>Implement best practices to improve efficiency and quality<span><li> <li><span>Evaluate team performance and contribute to the professional development and growth of each team member <span><li> <li><span>Participate in the recruitment process to identify and attract top engineering professionals<span><li> <li><span>Stay updated on industry trends and technologies for continuous improvement<span><li> <ul><div> <div> <div> <p><b><span>Requirements<span><b><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <div> <ul><li><span>5+ years of handson managerial experience leading software engineering teams<span><li> <li><span>Experience architecting designing and developing testable fault tolerant and performant software<span><li> <li><span>Experience working in an AgileScrum development process<span><li> <li><span>Strong analytical and problemsolving skills<span><li> <li><span>Excellent organizational and communication skills<span><li> <li><span>Proficiency with TypeScript<span><li> <li><span>Experience interacting with and developing REST APIs<span><li> <li><span>Experience working and troubleshooting an AWS delivered SaaS product<span><li> <li><span>Demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic work environment embrace change and foster effective collaboration within crossfunctional teams<span><li> <li><span>Bachelors degree in computer science or related field<span><li> <ul><p><strong><span>Our Tech Stack<span><strong><p> <ul><li><span>Nestjs<span><li> <li><span>Angular<span><li> <li><span>TypeScript<span><li> <li><span>PostgreSQL<span><li> <li><span>Nodejs<span><li> <li><span>AWS<span><li> <li><span>AWS Lambda<span><li> <ul><div> <div> <div> <div>
Optimizely Commerce Architect
Company: Perficient
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>We currently have a career opportunity for a <strong>Solutions Architect<strong> to join our team located in LOCATION <p> <p><strong>Job Overview<strong> <p> <p>Are you ready to join a dynamic team of Optimizely technical consultants and help deliver exciting customer experience solutions to Fortune 500 clients and some of the worlds most recognized brands At Perficient we offer an engaging culture where you will learn from the best and work alongside talented Optimizely developers architects and marketers in a supportive and collaborative setting <p> <p>In your role as an Optimizely Commerce Architect youll be tasked with designing exceptional solutions tailored to our clients needs while ensuring the technical superiority of our project delivery teams on a daytoday basis Youll tackle a variety of Customized and Configured Commerce projects across numerous industry sectors working with a team of exceptional talent to devise and execute innovative highcaliber solutions Were on the lookout for a seasoned Architect with a minimum of 8 years in Microsoft NET development and over 3 years of expertise in Optimizely Commerce ready to thrive in a mentorshiprich environment utilizing cuttingedge technologies on challenging projects Make Perficient your career home <p> <p>At Perficient we deliver endtoend solutions on Optimizely for CMS B2C B2B commerce recommendations experimentation datadriven marketing and analytics We help our clients achieve digital transformation and realize the value of their Optimizely investment with strategic assessments implementations and ongoing support for business and marketing initiatives <p> <p>2022 Optimizely Solution Partner of the Year <p> <p>12 Years of Optimizely experience <p> <p>75 + Optimizely Experts <p> <p>8 Optimizely MVPs <p> <p>As an Optimizely Commerce Architect within Perficients Optimizely practice your role is pivotal in devising toptier solutions for our clientele and steering the technical direction of our project delivery teams Your profound understanding of the software development lifecycle adeptness in Optimizely best practices and ability to apply standard architectural patterns are crucial Your role demands a robust Optimizely development background empowering you to tackle technical challenges with confidence and efficiency <p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong> <p> <ul><li>Own and aggressively drive forward specific areas of technology architecture Provide architectural solutionsdesigns to project execution teams for implementation<li> <li>Provide architectural assessments strategies and roadmaps for one or more technology domains<li> <li>Lead projects within architecture Work with Product OwnerBusiness Analysts to understand functional requirements and interact with other crossfunctional teams to architect design develop test and release features<li> <li>Project and solution estimation and team structure definition<li> <li>Develop ProofofConcept projects to validate new architectures and solutions<li> <li>Support multiple Agile Scrum teams with planning scoping and creation of technical solutions for the new product capabilities through to continuous delivery to production<li> <li>Liaise with offshore team and clients for resolving technical dependencies issues and risks<li> <li>Mentor and provide architectural guidance to multiple teams building innovative applications<li> <li>Drive common vision practices and capabilities across teams<li> <li>Engage with business stakeholders to understand required capabilities integrating business knowledge with technical solutions<li> <li>Engage with Technical Architects and technical staff to determine the most appropriate technical strategy and designs to meet business needs<li> <li>Demonstrate broad solutions technical leadership impacting significant technical direction exerting influence outside of the immediate team and driving change<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong> <p> <ul><li>Deep expertise in Optimizely Configured and Customized Commerce Platforms <li> <li>8+ years in MicrosoftNET development <li> <li>3+ years in Optimizely Commerce development <li> <li>Expert with a variety of commerce integration points <li> <li>Demonstrated success in leading development efforts on multiple projects <li> <li>Strong grasp of frontend development practices and DevOps tools and processes <li> <li>Expertise in Git and standard development workflows <li> <li>Exceptional communication skills both oral and written <li> <li>Effective at teamwork and adaptable to new challenges and environments <li> <ul><p>The salary range for this position takes into consideration several factors when determining compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets level of experience training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case A reasonable estimate of the current range is $81978 to $178090 Please note that the salary range listed for our US postings reflect the base salary only and do not include benefits or any potential variable bonus programs subject to rules governing the programs whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance <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><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> <p><strong>About the Team<strong> <p> <p>We are an esteemed awardwinning Platinum Sitecore Partner and an active voice within the Sitecore Community Our success can be attributed to our exceptional Sitecore MVPs and extensive expertise Technology is at our core and when fused with a team of talented content strategists visual designers and experienced architects we deliver on the complete vision and bring experiences to life Partnering with renowned global brands our influence reaches millions of people worldwide making our impact both widespread and accessible visible and utilized by countless individuals every single day<p>