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Director - Risk Management Scenario/Stress Testing

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodation:Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. Build your career with us and apply today. 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.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! Tabletops are intended to examine tail events whose probabilities are deemed to have become more proximate, and deserving of focused study.-Generate suggestions for tabletop exercises-Schedule tabletop exercises once approved by the Chief Risk Officer, ensuring appropriate representation from risk and the business units-Create background materials for each exercises, including a scenario storyboard and questions for discussion-Produce draft minutes from each session within 48 hours of the exercise, incorporate revisions and issue final editions-Catalogue and track follow up issues-Ensure all tabletop summaries are either discussed at GERC or included as reference materials-Produce a year-end summary of tabletop exercisesMaintain Enterprise Stress Testing Policy.-Describe separation of exercises and responsibilities-Collaborate with others to establish and maintain a library of tail-event scenario exercisesParticipate in the Idiosyncratic Event Design Working Group (IEDWG).-Establish annual programs of tail event exercises-Generate and approve idiosyncratic events included in the annual CCAR exercise-Assist with the analysis of stress events used for quarterly Capital Management AssessmentsParticipate in Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) governance-Identify overlaps between scenarios and BC/DR plan testing-Support the broader Global Business Continuity and Recovery Services teamQualifications:• Bachelor's degree essential; masters strongly preferred• Minimum of five years experience in bank risk management, with focus on custody banks and non-financial risk highly desired• Project management experience• Strong writing and networking skills• Ability to work independentlyAs a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.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.The Director - Risk Management Scenario/Stress Testing will work with teams across the organization to organize tabletop exercises for forward looking risk opportunities.Responsibilities:Organize, execute, document, and follow up on tabletop exercises. Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

Director, Data Governance

Company: OCC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

For more information about OCC , please click here .OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Step 2You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.Step 3If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. Please complete the application and attach your resume. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Some of these components include:A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote workTuition Reimbursement to support your continued educationStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceTechnology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotelyGenerous PTO and Parental leaveCompetitive health benefits including medical, dental and visionStep 1When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.Bachelor or Master degree in data analytics, computer science or related field.8+ years of related data experience in capital market domain with at least 3 years of hands-on work on data governance functional areas.Practical experience in implementing company wide data governance framework and delivering data capabilities.Experience in working with 2nd and 3rd LOD.Experience using the data governance tools like IBM ISEE, Informatica or Collibra.SQL experience is must.Strong data analysis capabilities.Knowledge of industry leading data governance practices.Ability to work on complex projects and get them finished on time with high quality standards.Ability to develop people, mentoring and teaching on the job.Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills.Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.Technical Skills:Education and/or Experience:Bachelor or Master degree in data analytics, computer science or related field.Certificates or Licenses:Who We AreAbout UsThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.What We OfferA highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Individual will be member of data team under corporate risk function having managerial responsibilities and work under the direct supervision of Head of Data at OCC.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.Responsible for creating and developing the capabilities of the data framework as per the data roadmap.Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and work with the various business functions to strengthen data accountability and implement data stewardship.Develop the data quality framework as well as set standards for measurement that ensure that data is fit for its purpose.Work with business and technical staff to identify and implement proactive data quality monitoring and produce data quality KPIs and metrices.Responsible in strengthening the business glossary, metadata management and data lineage procedures and ensuring the regulatory compliance.Close collaboration with 2nd and 3rd LOD to ensure the timely completion of remediation efforts.Continuous improvements in the data governance capabilities to improve operational efficiencies and risk reduction.Work with the other teams and staff on complex and multi-tiered projects that data governance will be a part of.Work with the technical data team and Information Governance team on data classification and security to protect the sensitive data.Participates in business requirements gathering activities and deep dive the critical business applications to identify the data quality improvements and automation opportunities.Work with data team to plan and conduct the company wide data awareness and education campaign.Supervisory Responsibilities:Ability to develop people, mentoring and teaching on the job.Manages team of 3-5 staff.Qualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Sr Consultant, Operations Control

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

• Preferred to have strong project management and communication skills• Preferred to have in-dept knowledge of the firm and the industry.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. • Maintains regular contact with peers internal and external to firm, including regulators and professional organizations.The successful candidate will benefit from having:• 5+ years of risk and controls experience• College or University degree is preferred• Seasoned professional with extensive business experience, multi-disciplinary functional expertise and with a focus on proactive activities within the operations group. • Analyzes and reports on metric processes/systems consistent with Operations & Technology standards, and provides metric reporting for monthly operations group forum review. Build your career with us and apply today. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.LI-LK2, LI-hybrid MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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! • Participates with the operating group in selected scenario analyses for Operational Risk Management.• Conducts operations group audits of specific areas for audit, policy and regulatory compliance. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. Consultant, Operations Control is a seasoned professional with extensive business experience, including multi-disciplinary functional expertise and with a focus on proactive activity within the finance operations group.The key responsibilities of the role include:• Maintains established operational control processes of the operating group in accordance with the highest standards and best practices.• Works with both direct and indirect staff, fostering an environment that encourages participation, teamwork and communications.• Tests controls and measures to identify excessive operational risk and/or control problems at an early stage and works with staff to maintain quality and efficiency standards • Works cross-functionally with other staff to create highly efficient operational processes that avoid control and quality deficiencies and associated monetary losses.• Assists the manager in completing all Internal Audit and Regulatory reviews for the operating group and to ensure that review findings are effectively resolved.

Business Management Sr. Consultant - Global Revenue and Billing Management

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18, 2023

8+ Years within Financial Services, operations management preferred.As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. • Ability to operate autonomously with an ability to face off to the management team, demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and work independently, a problem solver • Ability to understand the strategic business vision; focus on improving the bottom line • Sound judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented outlook, possess courage to ask tough questions and challenge the status quo • Advanced Microsoft skills - PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI skills, Sharepoint, TeamsExperience Required:A College or University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related field. -Develop ad-hoc analytics to help the business better understand and manage its costs, risks, capital usage, pricing, growth opportunities, etc. • Knowledge of fee schedules, billing, revenue management • Strong communication skills, together with influencing and relationship-building are important attributes for the role. • Working collaboratively with business partners: HR, Compliance and Finance in order to support day to day business activities. -Regulation, Risk and Controls: work to understand the impact of new regulations or accounting rules on the business and how that may impact the business procedures and deliverables.• Ad Hoc / General Business Management Support.Knowledge/Skills:• Understanding of financial services, related products and services • Business analysis - ability to work through uncharted territory, analyze new and large data sets, develop business understanding, identify trends, and make conclusions and recommendations. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential • Cost management experience including preparation of budgets and monitoring expenses for large functions is beneficial • Able to collaborate across lines of businesses and work with central/corporate organizations, building a strong network • Translating initiatives into a presentation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodation:Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. The right candidate will be highly adaptable and able to flex a variety of skills including: business analysis, metrics management, project management, strategic planning, change management, and process optimization, all underpinned by strong communication and advanced Microsoft Power Tool skills.Major Duties:• Obtain, analyze, and summarize various sets of data related to client segments, operations and productivity.• Responsible for the optimization, standardization and management of monthly management reporting.• Business transformation and optimization: -Partner with the management team to develop priorities to enable delivery of the overall strategy for the business .-Drive change through prioritization and alignment of resources.-Own and ensure delivery of initiatives, project manage where required.-Work to align teams to business priorities.• Business Performance and Planning: -Optimize business performance by driving key initiatives.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: PatientPoint

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

Learn more at patientpoint.com. PatientPoint recognizes that privacy is important to you. Please read the PatientPoint privacy policy, we want you to be familiar with how we may collect, use, and disclose your information. Through our nearly 140k unique healthcare provider relationships, PatientPoint’s solutions impact roughly 750 million patient visits each year, further advancing our mission of making every doctor-patient engagement better®. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive and affordable benefits, flex time off to rest and charge, where applicable, a hybrid work model, mental & emotional wellness resources and coaching, 401K and more.About PatientPointPatientPoint® is the patient engagement platform for every point of care. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be expected to be hands-on using your in-depth knowledge of data pipelines, DAGs, monitoring and testing to design, develop, and support our data pipeline.  You will be responsible for ensuring that design and implementation adhere to DnA engineering standards, are secure, resilient and reliable, enabling our DnA team to deliver rapid impactful benefits with our data product to our business partners..  What You’ll Do  As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, orchestration, monitoring, quality, accuracy, and security of data throughout its lifecycle, including data ingestion, collection, storage, processing, and analysis primarily using Snowflake, Fivetran and Astronomer. Work closely with senior management, product owners, DnA Architects and Engineers, experienced data scientists, software developers and analysts to understand their data requirements and help build robust and efficient data pipelines to support their work. Lead design, development, prototyping, operations and implementation of data pipelines Educate, mentor and support DnA team members new to integrating the modern stack. Build PatientPoint data expertise and own data quality for the pipelines you create. Testing and release process of data pipelines using best practices for frequent releases. Participate in Code Reviews Partner to deliver a modern data engineering model that follows Dev/Ops principles and standards for continuous integration/ continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes. Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and data flow diagrams, to provide clear visibility into the data ecosystem. Analyze the impact of changes to downstream systems/products and recommend alternatives to minimize the impact. Drive the migration to a modern data stack in which Analysts and Engineers can self-service changes in an automated, tested, and high-quality manner. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data engineering and recommend improvements to existing systems. What We Need  5+ years of experience working on cloud data warehouses and data pipelines with a focus on data engineering, building scalable and secure data platforms and systems powering intelligent applications. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field&8239; Competency with Python, Airflow, GitHub and DAG construction Advanced SQL query and procedure writing experience  Experience with unstructured datasets and ability to handle Avro, Parquet, JSON and XML file formats Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, DevOps practices, software testing and quality Experience working with cloud-based data engineering and storage technologies such as AWS and orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow Astronomer. Desired Qualifications  Experience working with large data sets and streaming data Experience with Snowflake Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailExperience protecting PPI or PHI data during the ELT process, data security and data access controls and design&8239; Streaming data; high volume IoT data ingest Experience with various patterns of data ingestion, processing, and curation along with various streaming data concepts, such as Kafka.Exposure to industry standard BI tools like Power BI and Tableau  Experience implementing data quality initiatives such as test harnesses, monitoring, and auditing features on data Healthcare / Medical Devices domain experience What You'll Need to Succeed  Effective Communication Skills both written and verbal within all levels of the organizationSolid work ethic&8239;with the ability to work productively with a distributed team.  Self-driven execution capabilities; self-motivated to independently research latest technologies, needs minimal guidance to deliver on commitments. Creative, Innovative and Solution-oriented mindset along with a positive attitude Comfort presenting complex, technical topics in an actionable manner to technical and non-technical team members within our organization Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills/concepts. Comfortable with delivering in an ever-changing environment. Strategic thinking and passion for business strategy and business processes Seeking a team member who embraces our core values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Innovation, Teamwork, and Coachability.&8239;  Collaborative, communicative, respectful, you help others meet their goals, cultivate trust, lead with respect, and practice self-awareness. Proven experience delivering within a distributed team.Willingness to participate in daily scrum meetings; collaborate with other agile squads and work in a matrix environment.Drive Results: pushes self and others to exceed goals and achieve breakthrough results. Our innovative, tech-enabled solutions create more effective doctor-patient interactions and deliver high value for patients, providers and healthcare sponsors. As the clear leader in the point-of-care industry, we offer an ideal, people-focused place to innovate, positively impact patient education and doctor-patient connections, and be inspired to build a great career. Location: ChicagoHybrid Schedule: 1-3 days in Office WeeklyTravel Requirements: 4-5 weeks per year Job Summary  We are a small team in a rapidly developing space, our culture is hugely important to us, and is an area where you can make a great impact.  Our success is driven by collaboration - we solve problems together, and our openness helps each individual grow, too. We're looking for people who bring innovative approaches to their work, excitement for looking at things from new angles and a spirit of continuous improvement contributing fresh insights and the tenacity required to deliver value, and of course, who love to have fun! You will report to the Director of Data and Analytics Engineering. Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V Demonstrates persistence in removing barriers to achieving results and encourages others to do the same.LI-HybridWhat We OfferWe know you bring your whole self to work every day.

Business Modeling - Marketing Team - Applied AI ML Associate Senior

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteransAbout the Team Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Economics Hands-on experience in developing statistical, econometric, or machine learning models. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enterprise Architect - Ideate to Scale

Company: Mars

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

LI-LD1 LI-Hybrid Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Facilitates business and IT alignment, connecting strategy to execution, through a cohesive, encouraging, and consultative manner, driving the organization's digital business strategies and balancing innovation and growth.Analyze and translate business requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectivesBring to bear industry standard methodologies and templates for the platforms and software- e.g., PLM,You will establish the technical integrity of the solution and ensure it remains aligned to requirements and delivery throughout projectPosition will maintain the alignment, integration, and coordination of architecture activities across different programs, projects and products within R&D and Innovation Develops and applies minimal viable architectures, which can include a set of standards, reference architecture patterns, principles, and guardrails, through the EA governance model. Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Clarifies accountability and provides the focal point for agile, effective, and efficient decision making.Collaborates with delivery teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture, as well as to leverage shared technologies, tools and processes that impact speed to value and time to market.Collaborates with infrastructure teams to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture, as well as to identify when it is vital to modify the enterprise architecture.Provide accurate and timely information to project management team collaborating on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefitsEstablish, build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external technical peers and build new relationships through networking to support effective delivery and continuous path for evergreening the solutions What can you expect from Mars? The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. This is a technical position with command of the leading platforms like SAP, Siemens, 3D, its underlying data, and its movement across the sub-functions - typical in the consumer goods industry: Discover - business portfolio strategy, PPM, and Innovation. Knowledge of IT governance and operations for a Process Manufacturing organization Experience in the technical leadership of large software implementation projects including Enterprise Integration technologies and patterns Hands on experience background in application development, data, integration, and technology lifecycle management Delivering compelling and confident presentations centered on development and design and its value connection to process automation Developing trusted relationships across stakeholder groups, key partners such as SAP and partner ecosystem You will be comfortable with managing complexity and ambiguity and giving clear advice and leadership to internal and external teamsYou will have a depth of consulting and functional experience of working across SAP Supply Chain business processes; both in the digital core and wider applications What will be your key responsibilities? SAP S4 and its integration with PLM and satellite systems. This is a solution shaping position with Table stakes required skill in SAP and any S4 innovations in AI as well as upstream functions like new PPM (Project Portfolio Management), product development, quality, R&D, and packaging and artwork.

Principal, Cloud Security Architecture and Engineering Practices

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

Experience with infrastructure systems, security assessments, and security processes. In-depth understanding and experiences of information security, risk assessments, security risk management principles. Cloud architecture or security certifications preferred. We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, including experiences in executive management relationship. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience Data Analytics, scripting, continuous monitoring and control automation experience About Northern Trust: For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. Strong written and verbal communication skills. As of March 31,2019, Northern Trust Corporation had: • $10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration • $8.2 trillion in assets under custody • $1.2 trillion in assets under management • $122 billion in banking assets From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally.

App Marketing Manager

Company: Keeper Security, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18, 2023

Data-driven and passionate about performance marketing, CRO, A/B testing and analytics. Hungry to achieve more, willing to experiment, eager to learn The ideal candidate will have experience with consumer engagement platforms (Braze, Iterable, etc), Apple Search Ads, paid social and influencer marketing. Manage internal resources and external agency partners to execute and optimize digital (Email, Apple Search Ads, App Store Optimization) and traditional (OTT/CTV, OOH) marketing campaigns. Excel at improving and optimizing channels based on KPIs such as install volume, user registrations, ARR, LTV, CAC, Gross Profit Margin and LTV:CAC ratios. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and constant change. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision (Inclusive of domestic partnerships) Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401K (Roth/Traditional) A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) Above-market annual bonuses Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Excels at brainstorming and executing ideas to continuously scale new consumer user acquisition. Assess and launch other marketing channels to expand reach. Can ideate, strategize, execute, and measure bold new campaigns and ideas from start to finish. Have the discipline to monitor mobile and web acquisition metrics, making adjustments where necessary, and make data-driven recommendations to scale acquisitions, efficiently.

Account Director

Company: Critical Mass

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18, 2023

We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scamsavoidIf Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.htmlIf U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx  If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. This includes managing projects, client expectations, having an intimate understanding of project finances and resource needs. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week. Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. You will be responsible for constantly evaluating the way in which your portfolio is being run to ensure best practices and processes are being followed to ensure operational excellence and successful delivery.Collaborate closely with other client service and project management team members to ensure key points of portfolio information is being shared as needed for collective successCommunicate often, clearly and in a way that allows all team members to be working from a level playing fieldParticipate in strategic annual planning to drive the agency’s agenda forward in support of the client’s businessHandle project initiation and creation amidst ambiguous environments in collaboration with cross discipline teamsBuild strong relationships with internal teams and other agency partners in order to establish trust and an ideal collaborative environmentWork closely with project management, and other technical or data science experts to evaluate MarTech platforms to identify how to best execute strategic roadmap initiativesWork closely with technical, data science and UI/UX experts in order to create an iterative roadmap of new site featuresAssist in development of necessary processes that enable the team to build, test and learn in order to iterate on the features necessary to evolve the success of the websiteSupport or own projects related to digital strategy, website development, website optimization, consistent A/B testing programs and SEO.Be able to analyze insights, and data in order to help drive projects and solutions.Ensure Client objectives are met with the projects we are executing.Help ensure the Client understands the project work to allow for them to be core collaborators and advocates for the work within their organizationCreate opportunities for deeper collaboration and interaction that reinforces the client’s status as an innovative participant in the creation of cutting-edge solutionsUnderstand all disciplines to provide quality assurance of project deliverables, while maintaining best practices and solutions across functionsProvide leadership, support, and ongoing guidance to team membersProvide internal teams with appropriate insight into client’s strategic business initiativesYou have:6-10 years of Account Management experience in internet marketing or advertising online media, demonstrating a strong track record of successful client managementExperience with digital strategy, digital experience development, site development, site feature development, SEO, MarTech platformsExperience with site development, specifically involvement in large scale site design, build-out, maintenance, and enhancementsDemonstrated understanding of CRM, content management, analytics, digital marketing, eCommerce, and internet technologies, indicating your comprehensive knowledge of the digital landscapeExperience working with complex clients, delivering annual services revenues in excess of $2M eachKnowledge of programs, projects, and management processes and toolsets, showcasing your ability to efficiently oversee and execute complex projectsProven abilities in negotiation and leadership, with a track record of successfully navigating challenging client situations and leading cross-functional teamsExcellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations that resonate with clients and internal partnersA comprehensive and detailed knowledge of issues within e-business, including a strong working knowledge of third-party solution providers, demonstrating your expertise in the e-commerce ecosystemExcellent interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving consensus-building and team collaboration, highlighting your ability to foster strong working relationships both internally and externallyWhat We Offer:Global maternity and parental leaveCompetitive benefits packagesVacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex daysAccess to online services for families and new parentsExtensive winter holiday office closuresSummer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groupsInternal learning and development programsEnterprise-wide employee discountsAt Critical Mass, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.  If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our employees, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position today!The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The ask stems from our want to:Strengthen opportunity for continuous learningImprove collaboration and team relationships.Increase employee engagementThis work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM.

Global Solutions Enablement Manager, Global Affairs

Company: Google

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

Attract, develop, and grow a diverse team, solutions enablement professionals to drive impact. Manage the delivery, performance, and user satisfaction of solutions and tooling. Identify, assess, and advise stakeholders and customers on compliance risks and controls. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Serve as Solutions Enablement's business liaison to Global Affairs compliance organizations. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to understand key business and user needs, identify strategic solutions, and set and execute the vision and strategy for Global Affairs scaled solutions and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to facilitate the implementation of solutions and tools to ensure a sustainable governance, risk and compliance program. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Video Editor

Company: Chicago Public Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18, 2023

We are fully focused on equality of opportunity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, experience, and all other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. Our culture is one where collaboration, ideas, and innovation are encouraged. Chicago Public Media's dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion is reflective across our brands, WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo 91.1 FM, in our staff and in our work. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, diverse experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report . We serve the public interest by creating diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, and enriches. Our benefits include: 6 weeks fully paid family leave High quality Medical, Dental, and Vision plans at an affordable cost A 403(b)retirement plan with a company match Generous paid time off, including starting with 3 weeks' vacation and 4 personal days. This is a unique opportunity to help lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a community-supported model without a paywall. The Video Editor will assist the Visual, Audience, Marketing and Sales teams with several aspects of video post-production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges by seniority for Continuous Improvement roles?
Associate Continuous Improvement Analyst: $60,000–$80,000 annually. Mid‑level Engineer: $80,000–$110,000. Senior Manager: $110,000–$150,000. Director or VP of Continuous Improvement: $150,000–$200,000+, depending on industry and location.
Which skills and certifications are required for a career in Continuous Improvement?
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, DMAIC mastery, Kaizen facilitation, 5S implementation, Minitab or JMP statistical analysis, Tableau/Power BI dashboarding, process mapping, root cause analysis, statistical process control, APICS CPIM or CSCP, ISO 9001 lead auditor, Agile or Scrum experience for Lean IT projects, and familiarity with lean manufacturing or service processes.
Is remote work available for Continuous Improvement positions?
Many Continuous Improvement Analyst and Engineer roles are hybrid or fully remote because data analysis, dashboard creation, and process design can be done from any location. However, on‑site Kaizen events, audit visits, or plant‑level process changes usually require periodic travel. Companies offering 100% remote roles often provide virtual simulation tools and remote audit platforms.
What does the career progression path look like in Continuous Improvement?
Typical ladder: Continuous Improvement Analyst → Process Engineer → Continuous Improvement Manager → Director of Continuous Improvement → VP of Operations/Continuous Improvement → Chief Improvement Officer. Advancement is driven by proven DMAIC project outcomes, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and strategic alignment with business goals.
What are the current industry trends affecting Continuous Improvement?
Digital transformation is pushing Continuous Improvement into AI‑driven predictive maintenance, machine learning for quality forecasting, and real‑time KPI dashboards. Sustainability initiatives demand waste‑reduction metrics, circular‑economy process mapping, and green‑lean strategies. Industry 4.0, DevOps, and agile release pipelines are integrating Lean principles into software delivery and product development.

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