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Program Manager Modern Delivery
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
The text describes a job posting for a Program Manager to lead a modern delivery transformation office at Northern Trust. The role involves driving results through standardized meetings, managing agile teams, and ensuring everyone has access to the agile playbook. The successful candidate should have relevant professional experience, knowledge of agile, SDLC, and DevOps, and the ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Manager, HR Shared Services
Company: Cresco Labs
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
) Collaborates with HRIS leadership on data entry and process improvements Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLSBachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field5-10 years of HR experience (Wurk preferred), including reporting, with a focus on management of a HR Shared Services Team Proven skills in process mapping and process improvements Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and follow-through skills Ability to understand business needs and research solutions Exhibits understanding of people and departmental organization Proven understanding of downstream effects of data changes to other HRIS systems and reports Extreme attention to detail and accuracy Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Ability to work independently with minimal direction • High level of competence with organization, prioritization, and multitasking in a rapidly changing environment Highest level of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality High level of customer service Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize work and manage deadlines Ability to multitask simultaneously and successfullyBENEFITSCresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust be 21 years of age or older to applyMust comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.JOB SUMMARY The Manager of HR Shared Services is responsible for supporting the processes, solutions, and data within the HR Shared Services function, including but not limited to managing a team, mapping processes and implementing improvements, maintaining data integrity and audits, leading applicable team projects, and supporting the HR team’s administrative needs, as requested. CORE JOB DUTIES Manage and support HR’s processes including onboarding, exiting, organizational changes, and data entry, and associated trackers Identify, map, project manage, and implement process improvement, simplification, and efficiency Manage, lead and develop the HR Shared Services team to ensure a positive and efficient customer service experience through effective delivery and execution of HR services and processes Manage workflow priorities, including call triaging and escalation, staff schedules and quality of service monitoring Develop and monitor key performance indicators of the HR Shared Services team Ensure HR Shared Services team provides high level of customer service delivery Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize and improve processes Manage the day-to-day operations of the HR Shared Services Team Responsible for recruitment and professional development of HR Shared Service team members Responsible for all data management and integrity in the HRIS, including entry and auditing Validate employee transaction processing with in the HRIS and facilitate updates to ensure data integrity and confidentiality Provide technical and end-user support for some HR systems including ATS, Onboarding, and I-9 compliance, as needed Manage standard reports and create ad-hoc reports for HR leaders and cross functional teams, as needed Develop user guidelines, training materials, and documentation to promote effective use and understanding of HR processes among end-users Support time and attendance service tickets, in coordination with Payroll team Understand the importance of and demonstrate the utmost confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business information Partner with HR Business Partners to gather and incorporate field input into service delivery model Manages key Vendor relationships (Equifax, Law Logix etc. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!MISSION STATEMENTAt Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. COMPANY OVERVIEWCresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America.
Business Support Manager
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Business Support Manager for Talent Management and Development. The role involves maintaining processes for talent management, creating executive presentations, and serving as a liaison to Corporate Communications. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in business administration, project management, or executive leadership support, with a focus on Talent Management or Organizational Design. They should possess exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools. The company offers a flexible and collaborative work culture, encouraging career growth and community involvement.
Program Manager Modern Delivery
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Northern Trust is seeking a Program Manager to lead the modern delivery transformation office. The role involves driving results through weekly meetings, ensuring access to the agile playbook, managing team assessments and coaching backlogs, and orchestrating communications. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in the financial industry, strong PC skills, in-depth knowledge of agile, SDLC, and DevOps, and high quality standards. Northern Trust offers a flexible work culture, financial stability, and opportunities for growth.
Senior Enterprise Architect - Cloud Data
Company: CNA
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 18, 2023
CNA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Architect for their Data Portfolio, with a focus on furthering their cloud implementation and building target integrations. The individual will be responsible for creating the architecture vision, guardrails, and supporting implementation, as well as connecting the work with the rest of the enterprise. They will act as a servant leader, ensuring that the System Architects and teams are enabled to execute and empowered to make good decisions quickly. This is an opportunity to lead an important data architecture portfolio with significant impact.
Principal Engineer
Company: Grubhub
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. You do not build solutions in vacuum but in close collaboration with business stakeholders, engineers and product and only after understanding the context.The Impact You Will MakeYou'll work with Grubhub's Fulfillment Decision Engineering group working on Dispatch, Delivery Estimation, Capacity Management, Routing and other systems improving the decision making at the core of the Fulfillment organization You'll help shape the future architecture of the system and provide input into how Grubhub's continued expansion into all aspects of our business including corporate, enterprise, campus, and in-store impact Fulfillment's architecture and teamsYou'll work closely with Operations Research and Data Science to influence how optimization and machine learning improve our decisionsYou'll help add functionality to a complex system working within timing constraints while dealing with scaleYou'll evaluate tools, technologies, frameworks, and vendors for the platform along with other senior team membersYou'll help to create the backlog of tech debt and features, suggesting areas for improvement and enhancementYou'll actively work with other teams across Grubhub collaborating on how Fulfillment integrates with their systemsYou'll mentor other engineers and work with them to grow the skillsets of our teams and make them more effectiveYou'll work with our Product and Operations teams to work through our business needs and technical solutions that can address those needsWhat You Bring to the TableBachelor's Degree in a science, programming or engineering related field, Master's Degree preferred10+ years experience building highly-scalable applicationsExperience building algorithmic solutions for real world optimization problems (Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, etc..)Experience mentoring Staff Engineers or having direct management experienceExperience coordinating solutions across multiple teamsExperience with Java or other object-oriented languagesExperience architecting, designing, and developing testable, fault tolerant, and performant softwareAWS experience, or similar cloud based offeringsAutomated testing experience applicable for services (junit/testing, mockito + jmeter/ gatling.io)Strong fundamentals (data structures, algorithms)Building observability as part of the applicationInterest in working for a fast paced, product oriented tech companyDistributed database experience with Cassandra or similar NoSQL database experience preferredDocker, or similar containerized solutionsCI / CD tools experience like Gradle, Jenkins, or similar technologiesAbility to work and communicate within and across teams and to communicate technical solutions to non-technical people.Got any of these? In addition to the pay component, this role may be eligible for equity and benefits as part of the Total Rewards package. Even BetterExperience dealing with production runtime constraints and tradeoffsExperience working with Operations Research and Data Science teamsExperience working with large graph data structuresExperience working with geospatial data structures and algorithmsNew York Salary Range: $258,500 - $336,000The Base Pay component of our Total Rewards package is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: job responsibilities, location, experience and, education/certifications. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.If you are a resident of the State of California and would like a copy of our CA privacy notice, please email [email protected]. You will build highly available, highly scalable decision making software that ensures customers have a good experience. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!At Grubhub Fulfillment, we are responsible for delivering orders efficiently with a strong focus on providing an excellent experience to our diners, restaurants and drivers. In this role, you will be responsible to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to improve and optimize our decision making in a three sided marketplace. The Total Rewards package will be determined at the time a contingent offer is made.Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer.
Sr. Systems Analyst - Domains and Certificates
Company: Abbott
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The company offers a range of life-changing technologies and products, and provides opportunities for employees to grow and develop their careers. The Sr. Systems Analyst - Domains and Certificates role is available in the Digital Technology Services division, and involves managing enterprise certificate and web domain portfolio, conducting market research, and delivering training to new users.
Senior Applied Data Scientist, Trucking
Company: Flexport
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 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.LI-Hybrid Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Python, Java, or C++).Some experience in machine learning and statistical techniques such as classification, clustering, regression, statistical inference, collaborative filtering, and experimental design.Some experience in business analytics, forecasting, or supply chain planning, emphasizes quantitative modeling and analysis.Strong research track record with contributions to research communities via publications in top conferences and journals and code contributions in open-source communities such as COIN-OR, scikit-learn, CLTK, NLTK, etc.About Flexport:At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. (or equivalent industry or research experience) in quantitative fields, such as Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc. 5+ years of industry experience in solving transportation/logistics optimization problems and developing practically efficient solution strategies for large and extreme-scale networks.Experience and a strong background in algorithm design, engineering, and implementation.Experience and a strong background in optimization methods for solving linear, mixed-integer, and dynamic programs.Understanding of MIP strategies to customize/leverage commercial/open-source solvers.Experience in business analytics, forecasting, or supply chain planning, emphasizing quantitative modeling and analysis.Software development experience using general-purpose programming languages like Python, Java, C, C++, or C.Experience working with large data sets and knowledge of tools for big data analytics (e.g., SQL, Python, Perl, or Ruby).A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of decomposition/iterative methods for solving large-scale optimization problems.Expertise in designing and implementing optimization models and algorithms for large-scale discrete/combinatorial problems (e.g., vehicle routing, inventory planning, scheduling, network design, scheduling, and facility location).Expertise in developing metaheuristics and metaheuristics algorithms for extreme-scale combinatorial optimization.Proven object-oriented design and implementation skills (e.g. We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. Our ideal candidate is: self-motivated, highly analytical, technically excellent at writing code, and passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions.You will:Lead research, development, and production deployment of large-scale planning optimization solutions. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.What’s Freight Forwarding and why does it matter?
Marketing Associate
Company: Echo Global Logistics
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 18, 2023
Echo Global Logistics is seeking a Marketing Associate to join their team in Chicago. The role involves managing marketing campaigns, coordinating events, and working with vendors. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 4+ years of marketing experience, and proficiency in MS Excel, web analytics, and Google Adwords. Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills are required. The position offers opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Manager, Insurance
Company: TransUnion
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.TransUnion's Internal Job Title:Manager II, Product Management Partner with colleagues within global solutions to ensure that the global solutions we are pursuing consider the unique needs of the insurance market.Partner with finance to deliver quarterly forecasting reports and dashboards that provide clarity and transparency across products under management.Benefits: TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, additional (following any short-term disability) 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. For new products and significant product improvements, work with market development team to ensure a robust go-to-market plan supports any new product (or feature) launch.As the solution suite leader, support solutions consulting and sales partners as necessary. Consider and recommend product sunset strategies, where warranted.Support our efforts to maximize the scalability of our global solution initiatives by tailoring these solutions to meet the needs of our insurance market customers. Including working with data acquisition and data quality teams to ensure the solutions have the best possible data and connections.Ensure that new product activity considers market size, competitor assessment, product differentiation / unique value proposition coupled with voice-of-customer feedback. Cultivate a passion for success, ownership and innovation within this team.Accountable for the product vision, business prioritization and roadmap. Lead product marketing efforts to increase awareness of our solutions and drive an increase in pipeline activity. Pursue capabilities that will enhance the efficacy of our solution suite. Leverage deep technical and industry experience and strong problem solving skills to assist sales in closing new opportunities.Increase market perception of TransUnion as a market leader and thought leader by generating and presenting industry and client insights, developing thought leadership and leveraging speaker platforms.
Windows Systems Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
The Enterprise Technology team at Optiver is looking for a professional to work on IT systems and applications. The company is a tech-driven trading firm that focuses on continuous improvement and has a strong culture. The job involves building best-in-class solutions, automating tasks, and communicating with teams.
Global Head of ESG Reporting
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 17, 2023
• Proactively identify ESG related reporting issues, risks, opportunities, and trends that may impact the Corporation and stay abreast of new developments in climate reporting frameworks and regulations.• Manage the quarterly Disclosure Committee agenda and deliverables as it relates to ESG reporting.• Oversee regular benchmarking of climate reporting and performance against peers, industry trends, and best practices.• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external auditors and provide oversight to the annual audit process as defined for each audit cycle.• Develop and maintain relationships with peers to benchmark and share best practices.• Support the Investor Relations team in preparation for earnings calls, shareholder reporting, etc.Required Skills The successful candidate will benefit from having:• 5+ years of professional corporate experience within ESG, SEC Reporting, Audit, or similar functions (experience within climate, sustainability, ESG, or related field that may include driving corporate climate initiatives is preferred).• Thorough understanding of current and emerging climate reporting frameworks and regulations, both internationally as well as within the U.S., especially the SEC proposal and subsequent final ruling (or willingness to obtain such understanding within a short period).• Proven experience in developing climate, sustainability, or ESG reports for public companies and applying respective reporting frameworks (preferred)• Extensive experience as a successful, detail-oriented leader who can function independently with diverse stakeholders and manage through influence across all levels and functions.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. This individual will also have strong interaction and working relationships with Northern Trust's Climate Risk team, Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact ("CSISI"), Investor Relations, Legal, Global Financial Controls, and local Finance teams in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific).The key responsibilities of the role include: Leadership and Management• Actively engage in the hiring process of members for the ESG Finance Team, who will report directly to the Global Head of ESG Reporting. • Provide leadership and guidance to the planning, organization, direction, and control of the ESG Finance team (3-5 Full Time Employees).• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Accounting and External Reporting to continue to develop and build the team structure required to support the expanding and increasingly complex ESG reporting requirements.• Set clear and measurable goals and objectives for the team and individuals, ensuring performance assessments are completed in line with corporate requirements.• Present in regular cadence to Northern Trust's Disclosure Committee, Executive Management, and the Board of Directors, as appropriate, about the status of the implementation project as well as newly released ESG reporting requirements.Operational• Successfully lead the development and implementation of Northern Trust's ESG, especially climate reporting strategy, and develop reports in line with applicable regulations and frameworks for all relevant local entities and the Corporation.• Lead the implementation of a global Climate Management and GHG Accounting Platform including the collection of requirements and vendor assessment.• Oversee the process for the current reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emission, as well as the development and establishment of a Scope 3 roadmap and required calculation methodology.• Oversee the design and implementation of internal controls over sustainability reporting, working closely with Northern Trust's Global Financial Control team. The successful individual will be supported by partners from Northern Trust's ESG Finance team.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 ideal candidate possesses overall ESG, but especially climate and GHG related reporting experience and knowledge of the different reporting frameworks (i.e., Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD"), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD"), International Sustainability Standards Board ("ISSB")/Sustainability Accounting Standard Board ("SASB"), SEC Climate Proposal, Carbon Disclosure Project ("CDP"), Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") and GHG calculation approaches (GHG Protocol, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials ("PCAF")), proven project management skills, and brings a resourceful, resilient, and practical approach to building a global ESG / climate reporting program. The initial focus of the role is the development and implementation of Northern Trust's global climate reporting strategy, respective roadmap, a climate management, and Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") reporting platform, and related process and controls environment. 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. • Implement qualitative and quantitative methodologies to track and streamline climate data and engage with all relevant departments to support data governance for GHG calculations.• Utilize the platform capabilities to develop and maintain Climate dashboards for tracking and reporting progress against climate goals and prepare regular updates to CSISI on climate related data. In addition, the individual will oversee the establishment of Northern Trust's GHG accounting methodology, especially as it relates to the calculation of Scope 3 - Financed Emissions. 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! Build your career with us and apply today.