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Program Management Office Lead

Company: project44

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

project44 is seeking an experienced PMO Leader to establish and manage the p44 Finance Program Management Office. The ideal candidate will lead the Finance Fit for Growth Program, drive project agility, and ensure IPO readiness. Key responsibilities include managing resources, budget, and staffing, and providing mentorship to team members. The role requires global project management experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Application Engineer (Adobe Target, Front End)

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 14, 2024

Discover is offering a Front End Application Engineer position with a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package. The role involves partnering with product designers to create a delightful user experience on discover.com. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of IT/Engineering experience, and expertise in front-end development using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Discover is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a range of benefits including paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, and health benefits.

Complex Claims Consulting Director

Company: CNA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

<p>You have a clear vision of where your career can go And we have the leadership to help you get there At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential <br >This individual contributor position works closely with senior level leaders and within the broadest authority limits to manage the most complex highest exposure claims within professional services more precisely Lawyers Professional Liability Responsibilities include the management of all claim resolution activities in accordance with company protocols while achieving quality and customer service standards Individuals in this role are recognized as the most senior technical expert in area of expertise Position requires regular communication with customers and insureds and has national or companywide scope of responsibility<br ><b>JOB DESCRIPTION<b><br ><b>Essential Duties amp Responsibilities<b><br >Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines <br ><p><ul><li>Manages an inventory of the most complex professional services claims which are generally multiyear and have very significant loss exposure by following company protocols to manage and oversee all aspects of the claim handling including coverage determinations investigations and resolution strategies which may include pursuit of risk transfer extensive negotiations and complex litigation management<li> <li>Ensures exceptional customer service by driving continuous improvements for all aspects of the claimaccount providing professional and timely claims services and achieving quality and cycle time standards<li> <li>Verifies coverage sets and manages timely and adequate reserves by reviewing and interpreting policy language and partnering with coverage counsel as needed estimating potential claim valuation and following companys claim handling protocols<li> <li>Leads all activities involved with a focused investigation to determine compensability liability and covered damages by gathering pertinent information documenting statements from customers claimants and working with experts or other parties as necessary to verify the facts of the claim<li> <li>Drives the resolution of claims by collaborating with internal and external business partners to develop own and execute a claim resolution strategy that includes management of timely and adequate reserves collaborating with coverage experts negotiating complex settlements partnering with counsel to manage complex litigation and authorizing payments within scope of authority<li> <li>Establishes and manages significant claim budgets byidentifying selecting and actively managing appropriate resources delivering high quality services and coordinating all efforts leading to timely resolution of the claimaccounts<li> <li>Discovers and addresses subrogationsalvage opportunities or potential fraud occurrences by evaluating the facts of the claim and making appropriate referrals to appropriate Claim Recovery or SIU resources for further investigation<li> <li>Achieves quality standards by effectively managing each claim to ensure that all company protocols are followed work is accurate and timely all files are properly documented and claims are resolved and paid timely<li> <li>Prepares and presents high profile complex information to senior leadership customers counsel and others by effectively identifying high profile matters developing executive loss summaries coordinating and communicating resolution strategies and sharing relevant current events and case law<li> <li>Maintains subject matter expertise and ensures compliance with statelocal regulatory requirements by following company guidelines and staying current on commercial insurance laws regulations or trends for the specialized line of business and may represent company in industry trade groups or other important events<li> <li>Mentors guides develops and delivers training to less experienced Claim Professionals and may assist with special projects as needed<li> <ul><p><br >May perform additional duties as assigned<br ><b>Reporting Relationship<b><br >Typically Director or above<br ><b>Skills Knowledge amp Abilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Expert knowledge of the professional services industry ideally Lawyers Professional Liability claims policy language coverage and claim practices<li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop collaborative working relationships articulate very complex claim facts analysis and recommendations in a concise manner to senior management as well as with external business partners and customers<li> <li>Demonstrated analytical and investigative mindset with critical thinking skills and ability to make sound business decisions and to effectively evaluate and resolve ambiguous complex and challenging business problems<li> <li>Extensive experience in leading complex negotiations as well as developing and implementing resolution strategies<li> <li>Strong work ethic with demonstrated time management organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment<li> <li>Ability to drive results by taking a proactive longterm view of business goals and objectives<li> <li>Extensive experience interpreting commercial insurance policies and coverage<li> <li>Ability to partner with internal resources overseemanage outside counsel and collaborate with other carriers<li> <li>Ability to lead multiple and shifting priorities in a fastpaced and challenging environment<li> <li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn businessrelated software<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to value diverse opinions and ideas<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Education amp Experience<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree with JD preferred in a related discipline or equivalent<li> <li>Typically a minimum ten years of relevant experience<li> <li>Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire where applicable<li> <li>Advanced negotiation experience<li> <li>Professional designations are highly encouraged eg CPCU<li> <ul><p><br >LICP1<br >LIHybrid<br >In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role In California Colorado Connecticut New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $87000 to $178000 annuallySalary determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit cnabenefitscom <br >CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process To request an accommodation please contact leaveadministrationcnacom <p>

Sr. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Engineer

Company: Arganteal Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

The job posting is for a highly skilled Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Senior Engineer to work remotely for 5 months with potential extension. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller environments, developing automation tools, providing technical leadership, monitoring network performance, collaborating with IT teams, and staying updated with network technologies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, at least 5 years of network engineering experience with a focus on Cisco data center technologies, expertise in managing Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, understanding of Cisco ACI and Nexus series switches, proficiency in network automation and scripting languages, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and project management skills.

Product Support Associate

Company: TransUnion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

TransUnion is seeking a Customer Support Operations Representative for a hybrid role supporting data carriers in the wholesale business space. The role involves order management functions for Access Service Requests (ASR) and requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of customer support experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft applications. The position offers opportunities for learning, growth, and flexible benefits. The role involves daily communication with telephone carriers, maintaining internal documentation, and troubleshooting system issues.

Reporting Analyst

Company: Inspira Financial

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Inspira Financial is seeking a Reporting Analyst to join their Strategy Department. The role involves creating business intelligence, building reports, and working with internal customers to improve reporting content. The ideal candidate should have a degree in relevant fields, 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in SQL, and strong communication skills. Inspira Financial offers health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions, and has been recognized for its growth and workplace culture.

Director, Sales Engineers

Company: 1WorldSync

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

1WorldSync is seeking a Director, Sales Engineers to lead and grow their global sales engineering team. The role involves building and leading a team of experts, developing sales engineering strategies, collaborating with various departments, and providing technical support to the sales team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in related industries, a proven track record in leading global sales engineering teams, and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and more. The role can be remote in select states or hybrid in Chicago, with up to 25% travel required.

Application Engineer (SRE)

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 14, 2024

<p><b>Discover A brighter future<b><br ><span>With us youll do meaningful work from Day 1 Our <span>collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors We Play to Win We Get Better Every Day amp We Succeed Together <span>And we mean it we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine <span><br ><span>Come build your future while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover<span><br ><b><span><b>Job Description<b><span><b><br ><span>Join a company that is just as employeefocused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both <b>Were all about people and our employees are why Discover <b> is <b>a great place to work <b>Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career <span><br ><span>As an Application Engineer Relaibility you<b><b>ll build and release reliable software and infrastructure systems at scale for the<span> <span>Digital Payments wallets such as Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay COF Amazon COF Paypal to start By partnering with enterprisewide teams youll develop and maintain full stack solutions that fit our business needs Youll use your holistic view of all products and their interactions to design elegant solutions and strategize the future state of our larger technical ecosystem By independently innovating and advocating for best practices youll solve complex problems and guide the team on implementing solutions from inception to production <span><br ><b><span>Responsibilities<span><b> <br ><p><ul><li><span>Architect analyze design program test and deploy new user stories and features with high quality security reliability operations to production <span><li> <li><span>Tends to Associate Application Engineers by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks directs the work of Senior Associate Application Engineers and helps them continue to grow <span><li> <li><span>Achieves team commitments and influence others to do the same by using informal leadership amp highly developed communication skills <span><li> <ul><ul><li><span>Has an oversight on design decisions and guides team to achieve key results for products assigned to them <span><li> <li><span>Remediates issues using engineering principles and creates proactive design solutions for potential failures <span><li> <li><span>Contributes to and leads technology communities at Discover <span><li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Minimum Qualifications<span><b> <br ><b><span>At a minimum heres what we need from you<span><b> <br ><p><ul><li><span>Bachelors Computer Science <span><li> <li><span>3+ Years Information Technology Software Engineering or related <span><li> <li><span>Internal applicants only technical proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus engineering scale <span><li> <ul><p><br ><b><span>Preferred Qualifications<span><b><br ><p><ul><li>Experience with ChefAnsible and Terraform<li> <li>Solid understanding of Networking and Linux fundamentals<li> <li>Ability to program structured and OOP using one or more highlevel languages such as Python Java or Ruby and shell scripting<li> <li>Minimum of 12 years of PostgresRedis maintenance knowledge on AWS<li> <li>Ability to problem solve in a fastpaced highstakes environment<li> <li>Minimum of 12 years of work experience with alerting and monitoring toolsAppD Kibana DataDog and building standards<li> <li>Minimum of 12 years of OCPKubernetes experience<li> <li>Experience as part of an Agile engineering or development team<li> <li>Strong experience with CICD pipelines with Jenkins or similar GitGitHub Artifactory<li> <li>Proven skills in high availability and scalability design as well as performance monitoring<li> <li>CKA or CKAD certification is a plus<li> <ul><p><br ><span>External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview<span> <br >LIAM2<br ><b><span>Application Deadline<span><b><br >The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr082024 We encourage you to apply as soon as possible The posting may be available past this date but it is not guaranteed<br ><span><b>Compensation<b><span><br >The base pay for this position generally ranges between $8650000 to $14610000 Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package Factors such as but not limited to geographical location relevant experience education and skill level may impact the pay for this position<br ><span><b><b><b>Benefits<b><b><b><span><br >We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility These benefits include<br ><p><ul><li>Paid Parental Leave<li> <li>Paid Time Off<li> <li>401k Plan<li> <li>Medical Dental Vision amp Health Savings Account<li> <li>STD Life LTD and ADampD<li> <li>Recognition Program<li> <li>Education Assistance<li> <li>Commuter Benefits<li> <li>Family Support Programs<li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan<li> <ul><p><br >Learn more at mydiscoverbenefitscom <br >What are you waiting for Apply today<br ><span>All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work To deliver on our promises to our customers each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management<span><br ><span>Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or other legally protected status <span><span> Know Your Rights amp Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision <span><br >Discover complies with federal state and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position to complete an application andor to participate in an interview please email <span>HireAccommodationdiscovercom<span> Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation<p>

Technical Recruiter I

Company: Inspira Financial

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Inspira Financial is seeking a Technical Recruiter I to join their team. The role involves sourcing top talent for technical and corporate positions, collaborating with people leaders, and managing partnerships with agencies. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in HR, Business Administration, or related fields, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Inspira Financial offers health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions, serving over 7 million clients with $62 billion in assets. The company has been recognized for its growth and dedication to customer wellbeing.

Sr. Strategist Product Marketing

Company: Principal Financial Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

The role involves developing and implementing product marketing strategies to support the growth of the retirement business. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years of related work experience, and knowledge of modern marketing strategies. They will be responsible for building product content, delivering best-in-class content, launching new products, understanding asset management strategies, and operating at the intersection of financial services and technology. Principal is a purpose-led firm with a mission to make financial security accessible to all, offering competitive compensation, flexible time off, and pension eligibility. The role offers in-office, hybrid, or remote work arrangements.

Senior Internal Auditor

Company: TransUnion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2024

TransUnion is seeking a Sr Internal Auditor with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The role involves leading audit planning, execution, and reporting, as well as developing risk mitigation strategies. The candidate should have CIA Certification or equivalent, intermediate Excel skills, and knowledge of data analysis tools. The position is hybrid, requiring regular virtual and in-person work. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance risks and controls, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Manager - Accounting Services - Part Time

Company: Founder's CPA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 14, 2024

Founder's CPA, an industry-leading accounting firm founded in 2017, is seeking curious and reliable team members for outsourced accounting, tax, and CFO services for venture-backed startups. The firm values diversity and five core values: FIOTA, Authentic Relationships, Accountability, Teach Others to Fish, and Thoughtful Communication. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years of experience, strong technology skills, and a borderline unhealthy obsession with being organized. The firm offers a work-life balance, competitive compensation, and a company culture that emphasizes individual career goals. The position is for immediate hire, paid commensurate with experience, and is part-time (30-32 hours per week).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges by seniority for Highly Motivated roles?
Entry‑level Product Owners and Growth Analysts earn between $80,000 and $110,000 annually. Mid‑level positions, such as Product Managers or Growth Managers, command $110,000 to $150,000. Senior roles—including Senior Product Managers, Head of Growth, and Lead Data Scientists—typically range from $150,000 to $200,000+, with top performers at scaleable tech firms exceeding $250,000 including equity.
What skills and certifications are required for Highly Motivated professionals?
Core product skills include Certified ScrumMaster or Pragmatic Marketing certification, proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and road‑mapping tools like Productboard. Growth professionals should be certified in Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and have hands‑on experience with A/B testing platforms such as Optimizely. Data‑centric roles demand Python, SQL, Tableau, and ML framework knowledge (TensorFlow, PyTorch). Advanced certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly valued.
Is remote work available for Highly Motivated positions?
About 70% of the 1,034 listings are remote‑first, with many offering flexible hybrid schedules. Remote roles are common for product road‑mapping, growth experimentation, and data science, while solutions architecture positions may require occasional on‑site collaboration for infrastructure deployment.
What career progression paths exist within Highly Motivated roles?
Typical trajectories start at Associate PM or Growth Analyst, advance to Product Manager or Growth Manager, then to Senior Product Manager or Head of Growth, and culminate in Director or VP positions. Data roles progress from Data Analyst to Data Scientist, Lead Data Scientist, and Director of Analytics, often moving into product or strategy leadership.
What industry trends are shaping Highly Motivated roles today?
The field is increasingly driven by AI‑augmented product decisions, real‑time analytics, and continuous experimentation. Remote product teams leverage tools like Asana, Airtable, and Slack for collaboration. Growth teams adopt Growth‑as‑a‑Service platforms and focus on OKR alignment. Data scientists are integrating automated feature engineering pipelines and deploying models via MLOps workflows on cloud platforms.

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