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Senior Data Engineer

Company: SpotHero

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

In Canada, we offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, and LTD. We use Apache Airflow, Python, and Apache Spark for ETL. The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere. Postgres, MySQL, or other RDBMS experience. Our Front End Stack is: React/Redux, Sass, Jest/React Testing Library/Cypress, and Webpack. Redshift, Presto, or other MPP database experience. At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. ConcourseCI for CI/CD. Prometheus/Alertmanager/VictorOps for team alerting. For streaming data, we use Apache Kafka managed by a vendor and use Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Spark Streaming for stream processing.

Jr. Program Manager, Latin America

Company: tms

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 28, 2023

Provide continuous process improvements that reduce cycle time, eliminate redundancy, non-value-added steps and rework, and increase value to the customer. Monitor timelines and alert PMs, and other parties, of changes. Maintain and build upon relationships and work efficiently with all inter/intra company contacts and at different levels: Global, regional, and suppliers. Responsibilities: Support PMs with their promotions, projects, and in all related areas including, but not limited to, budgets, pass-thru costs, order volume management, and other (from beginning to end). Perform other related duties as assigned. Manage databases and KPIs. Will work in a multi-national business (North America, Latin America, and Asia). SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Fluent Spanish and English (Portuguese a plus), both in spoken and written 1-3 years project management or supply chain experience Strong team player Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio Able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Contribute with the development of department and client’s country processes that includes, but is not limited to, the import and export process documentation and flowcharting. Manage issue resolutions with internal parties and supplier(s).

Senior Accounting Manager

Company: PEAK6

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 28, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. You should, too. Collaboration, Grit, Adaptability, Ownership OUR REWARDSWe offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's finance and accounting functions and performance Analyzing expenses and their drivers; preparing monthly accruals and accurately reporting on variances vs prior months and vs budgets. The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement. Able to shift between priorities as needed throughout the workday Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts across the organization to facilitate efficiency, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for process improvement YOUR EXPERIENCE Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree 5-7 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance/FP&A (Must have experience in accounting and FP&A) Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills NetSuite experience is a plus Adaptive Insights experience is a plus Strong grasp of month end close, income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow financial statements along with the ability to analyze financial results and assess financial impacts of business decisions. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.PEAK6 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Additionally, our diverse business streams afford you the unique opportunity to grow across a variety of verticals, engaging you in unique challenges, projects, and technologies.Responsibilities:Manage month-end close processes: reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and other accounting/finance responsibilities Responsible for the consolidation of multiple entities; capital contributions and loans down from the parent to subsidiaries; accounting for strategic investments Manage year end audit with external auditors and internal staff. Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner A tech forward approach to managing day to day tasks - we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you! All of our team members have these traits.

Intern - Systems Support Analyst

Company: Geneva Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Set up, configure, and install new workstations, monitors, etc. As a Systems Support Analyst (Apprentice) You Will Respond to hardware and software support issues from employees for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel), Phone/Voicemail, Printers, etc. Install and configure applications as requested Set up/remove user accounts as required Track and update IT inventory Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology or similar field of study Experience troubleshooting, basic networking concepts, and Windows OS Excellent customer service and general hardware knowledge Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds Preferred Qualifications Experience with application support and hardware builds highly preferred Strong project management experience preferred Prior work experience in Help Desk, Desktop Support, IT Support, or End User Support preferred We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our systems support interns are expected to learn on the job by asking questions, applying classroom knowledge and real world experience, all whilst learning from experienced IT professionals. You’ll receive mentorship by industry pros and will receive additional support from the Human Resources team to enhance your experience. Our systems support analyst apprenticeship is a 15-week part-time on-site role that gives you hands-on experience working desktop and general IT support in the trading industry. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture of integrity, trust, passion, and dedication to personal excellence. Intern With Geneva Trading Geneva Trading is looking for students to join our systems support team for a systems support analyst apprenticeship next year. This is a temporary part-time opportunity; start date and hours are flexible based on your academic schedule.

Senior Manager, Corrugated Packaging & Labelling

Company: HAVI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, HAVI employees, or any other company location. Work cross functionally within all HAVI/TMS touch points such as Product Management, Commercial, Vendor Management, Category, Sustainability, Quality Assurance & Graphics. Please contact us to request accommodation. Identify & establish a strong supplier base with contingency options on both Raw Materials (Labels, Corrugated Mediums) and finished packaging supply (RFID Labels, Corrugated Cases) across the region. Lead innovation in terms of new materials, machinery for labeling & operational standards. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Understand and proactively support customer business strategies. HAVI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Responsibilities: Drive for standardization on corrugated packaging sizes, materials and improve manufacturing flexibility across converting partners.

Sr. Ruby on Rails Engineer

Company: NinjaHoldings

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

Requirements: 5-10+ years of professional experience as a backend software engineer for non-trivial web applications Experience working with Frontend developers Experience working in Ruby a must (ideally 7+ years) Strong communication ability to describe complex problems and solutions Experience in an object-oriented programing language such as Ruby and Python Experience working with heavy web application development frameworks – specifically Ruby on Rails Extensive experience with data model design for relational databases Additional Pluses, but not requirements: Extensive experience using SQL to investigate non-trivial issues or to create complex reporting Strong experience on the Frontend or the infrastructure (DevOps) Experience working in Python Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible, remote work Fun, fast-paced work environment Dynamic start-up culture Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city Equal opportunity employer This person will work closely with PM's, Engineering Leads, and fellow engineers. You will work closely with your technical lead to shape the overall Engineering vision and roadmap. Job Summary: The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for building new systems, enhancing and refactoring existing systems, integrating with external systems, and performance projects. What You’ll Work On: You'll be part of a team that works in one of the following areas. Underwriting which decides if a customer is approved for a loan Loan management system which involves 3rd party integrations and the general state machine of a loan Marketing which involves bidding and processing loan applications through multiple marketing channels Performance projects involving a mix of application code and interactions with our Postgres DB; business is good and we need to scale. The right candidate has developed good design instincts through a mix of seeing "what not to do" as well as being a "student" of good design. This person has built systems from the ground up and had to deal with bad design assumptions and scaling issues. With offices in Chicago, Miami, and around the world through the power of remote work, we are a lean and innovative team always seeking like-minded talent to join us in our fight to disrupt consumer finance. Through our NinjaEdge brand, we help companies better understand their customers by offering a package of bespoke underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services.

Tax Specialist

Company: SpotHero

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 28, 2023

Dynamic. Team player. The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere. 401K Match. Diligent. At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. Thoughtful. A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2023 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, and recipients of the Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity awards from Comparably! SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. You embody resilience, drive, and energy that radiates throughout all interactions.

Enterprise Account Executive - North Central

Company: Immuta

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 30, 2023

Participate in corporate sponsored trade shows, lead generation events, etc. Lead investors include NightDragon, Snowflake, and Databricks, along with additional funding from ServiceNow, Citi Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, DFJ Growth, IAG, Intel Capital, March Capital, Okta Ventures, StepStone, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Wipro Ventures. What You'll Do: Direct sales and opportunity generation: create, qualify, manage, and close sales opportunities for Immuta; direct business development / lead generation activities in order to ramp opportunity pipeline, Partner with Immuta’s reseller channel (recruitment, enablement & training, lead generation / business development, performance planning, goal setting and monitoring) Oversee full sales lifecycle alongside cross-functional teams such as sales engineering, marketing, product, etc. • Technology partners include Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Starburst. Our generous benefits package given to all full time employees includes: - 100% employer paid Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) premiums for you and your dependents (including Domestic Partners) - 100% employer paid mental wellness platform for you and your dependents - Stock Options - Wellness perks (100% employer paid Whoop fitness band and subscription) - Paid parental leave (Both Maternity and Paternity) - Unlimited Paid time off (U.S. based positions) - Learning and Development Resources Immuta provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability (including disability due to pregnancy) or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. YOUR ROLE The Enterprise Account Executive role will lead all sales, business development, and lead generation within their assigned territory in order to maximize Immuta’s bookings, revenue, installed base, brand awareness and customer satisfaction. • A hybrid workplace with offices in Boston, MA; Columbus, Ohio; College Park, Maryland. We are looking for Account Executives that are passionate about data and security, customer-focused, and self-motivated. Experience within the data and/or security software space is strongly preferred Must be located in the North Central regional area (Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota) Successful experience working in both large and small/emerging company environments Successful track record of introducing new product(s) into the IT market, executing business development, ramping pipeline, and closing meaningful business Successful track record of presenting and positioning software offerings directly to end customers and via reseller channels Strong data analysis skills, knowing what can / cannot be possible, and ability to visualize data in the best way possible Excellent executive level verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills; strong experience communicating with highly technical engineers Multitasking, critical thinking skills, and the ability to influence and manage multiple priorities are essential Team-oriented, flexible, and able to see the “big picture” - because our entire team must meet our goals for Immuta to be successful Willingness and ability to travel as needed to achieve GTM objectives Benefits At Immuta, our goal is to help bridge the gap between personal and professional growth, so that our team members can be well and thrive personally and professionally. Your proven experience and track record is necessary to simply, accurately, and articulately lead all aspects of the business development and sales cycle from beginning to end.

Futures Trader RV

Company: Geneva Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Advanced computational and quantitative skills. A minimum of 4 years of relevant trading experience, preferably in futures. A proven history of consistent profitability in trading. A competitive drive and team-oriented mindset. Design and execute trading strategies on Geneva's state-of-the-art, low-latency trading platform. Deep understanding of futures products and keen market insights. Manage global risk metrics for a designated futures trading portfolio. What You'll Need: A Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Finance, Economics, or a related field. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

Director of Customer Success

Company: RedShelf

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 30, 2023

Women, people of color, individuals with a disability, veterans, and others who would enrich the diversity of RedShelf are encouraged to apply. and outcomes (e.g., retention, growth, etc.). Our team members are smart, innovative, and passionate about improving education through digital technology. RedShelf prides itself on maintaining an informal but fast-moving, hard-working, entrepreneurial culture. The customer success team is responsible for everything following the signature of an initial agreement, including implementation, support, and retention. We offer the best of both worlds: the energy and opportunity of a rapidly-growing organization, coupled with the stability of an extensive client base, strong financial backing, and proven track record of success. The Director of Customer Success role was created to lead our growing Customer Success and Support teams and is responsible for all Customer Success activities (e.g., on-boarding, support, services, advocacy, product awareness, partner relations, etc.) RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to a forward-thinking environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth, our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefit packages. Duties & Responsibilities: Define and Optimize Customer Lifecycle Ongoing evaluation and improvement of workflows Standardize processes Define segmentation of customer base and varying strategies Identify opportunities for continuous improvement Learn from best practices in industry Drive Customer Success Outcomes Increase dollar retention and reduce logo churn Expand our revenue in accounts through cross-sell and up-sell Influence future lifetime value through higher product adoption, customer satisfaction and overall health scores Drive new business growth through greater advocacy and reference-ability Develop and promote activities to increase CSAT & NPS Manage Customer Success Activities Customer onboarding Stakeholder training Customer support and experience Renewals Cross-sell / Up-sell Advocacy Measure Effectiveness of Customer Success Define operational metrics for team Establish system for tracking metrics Create cadence for review within team Expose subset of metrics to executive team and company Spearhead Change Management Assess team and customer implications of progressive workflow automation improvements Align team resources to support phased roll-out of automation tools Develop effective training plan for team members and customers Standardize service delivery across GTM channels Outline communication plan for all stakeholders Evaluate migration to a paid service model Lead World-Class Customer Success Team Attract high-potential individual contributors into team Create rapid onboarding process for new team members Foster collaboration within team and across customer lifecycle Encourage continuous learning within team Inspire Customer Success Across Company Create company-wide culture of Customer Success Align with Marketing to communicate & sell to existing clients, as well as celebrate their success Align with Product to prioritize and drive roadmap initiatives Collaborate with Sales to enable and drive cross-sell and up-sell with a retention focus Align with Finance around billing, collections, analytics, measurement and forecasting Align with Executive Team around key metrics and objectives Maintain competitive, growth-oriented mindset Required Experience/Skills: 15+ years leadership experience in customer-facing departments; 7 years in a senior leadership capacity 10+ years managing department of 10 or more employees in customer-facing positions at a software company or EdTech company Ability to manage through influence, persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building Combined background of post-sale and sales experience Strong empathy for customers AND passion for revenue and growth Deep understanding of value drivers in recurring revenue business models Analytical and process-oriented mindset Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement Enthusiastic and creative leader with the ability to inspire others Excellent communication and presentation skills Relevant Bachelor’s degree; preference for business, management or related degrees Why RedShelf?

CMS Business Analyst

Company: Kin + Carta

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 28, 2023

As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness, and our triple bottom line focus of people, the planet and profit. Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and CMS trends. Work closely with marketing, strategy, design, research and engineering, to ensure alignment throughout the product. If you need accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We build digital solutions that connect people, data and technology for some of the world’s most influential companies. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. Forming a strong and trusted client relationship. Experience with CMS project concepts, best practices, roles, and artifacts Experience writing detailed functional requirements to serve design and development teams Experience working directly with client stakeholders to understand existing features and functions as well as future state goals Experience delivering on fixed fee consulting projects Preferred qualifications Optimizely platform project experience Comfortable working closely with cross-functional development teams of engineers, designers, researchers, strategists, and Scrum Masters Experience leading team(s) with high revenue impacts Involvement in pitching program solutions - scope of work and team models Experience working in an Agile Scrum development environment, or in a consulting capacity is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills Mobile and/or emerging technology experience/knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT related field About Kin + Carta Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy committed to working alongside our clients to build a world that works better ForEveryone. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below.

Business Analyst

Company: Imbibe

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

PowerApps, Power Automate desired. Experience in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise-scale apps. Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP) configuration, master data setup, data structure knowledge and SQL query experience, Microsoft ERP preferred Experience working with clients to advise and implement Microsoft Power Platform solutions, helping clients with their wider digital transformation preferred Experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, e.g. Communication, small project coordination and change management skills with successful experience introducing new capabilities to the organization Strong analytical skills, exceptional planning, and organizational skills Experience documenting and diagraming current processes Ability to analyze data using excel, BI tools etc. Evaluate, develop, and maintain business processes, analyze workflows and data, and build process diagrams. Assist Project Manager in project related tasks Test new functionality Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by developing test plans, identifying, and tracking defects. Provide hands on tier 2 support to end users when needed Analyze, define, test and deliver analytical capabilities and reports QUALIFICATIONS 3-6 years working as a Business Analyst ERP (e.g. Manufacturing industry experience, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and Food & Beverage is a plus Proficiency in English; Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Energy and drive to excel Initiative and ability to proactively see projects to full completion Capacity to juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality Willing to learn new systems and be hands-on Bachelor's degree in related business or technical major Examples of systems are Microsoft Navision (ERP), Formulator (Formulation System), Salesforce (CRM), Wrike (Project management) and PowerBI (Reporting). Work as the BA within project teams to deliver major enhancements and new systems.

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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