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Project Manager (Product Innovation/Development)
Company: Green Thumb
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Qualifications 5+ years of project management in management consulting, operations, manufacturing, and/or high growth startup environment Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance Proven success in leading projects and programs to on-time and within budget close Advanced proficiency with project management tools including: Microsoft Suite, MS Project, and other PM software Self-motivated, decisive, innovative, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information Ability to travel up to 35% to our US production facilities Additional Requirements Must pass any and all required background checks Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Must possess valid driver’s license Must be a minimum of 21 years of age LI-HYBRID Responsibilities Own the full project life cycle - successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to launch for multiple initiatives simultaneously Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives Lead project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhere to their responsibilities and execute project milestones Monitor and report on project success criteria results as well as portfolio performance metrics Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence Participate in establishing practices, processes, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature the PM capabilities for the organization Demonstrate an acumen of your markets' operations and your categories’ technical aspects to support how solutions will address project goals Oversee the risk management and contingency planning process Develop and deliver appropriate and effective progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences including project team, sponsors, executive leadership, and key stakeholders Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging industry trends and technologies, and PM methods and best practices Ensure that your team is equipped with the right resources and tools to stay motivated, accountable and highly engaged through direction, mentorship and recognition. Your ability to coordinate across departments, partner with various levels of stakeholders, and properly leverage the talents of many employees is paramount. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience working in fast paced, visible roles with a focus on process execution, impeccable communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within deadlines and budgets. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of your projects, including managing resources, schedules, financials, issues & risks, and for the adherence to stage-gate principles. This position requires 25-35% travel to our production/manufacturing facilities across the US. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working on a myriad of projects at once while alternating between market details and corporate strategic initiatives. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives as they relate to improving project delivery. The Role As a Project Manager, you will lead teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business units - including a dual portfolio of product category innovation initiatives and regional market expansion projects - and ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
Contract Project Manager, Partner Services
Company: Pure Storage
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply. Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. APPLICANT & CANDIDATE PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY NOTICE. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.
Customer Success Onboarding Advocate
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
EEO Statement Motorola Solutions 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, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic. Customer Success Onboarding Advocates drive adoption, outcomes, and annual recurring revenue. This team will be trailblazing new processes with key internal work partners in sales, product management, support, deployment, and professional services. Basic Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: customer advocacy, sales, engineering, public safety, military or project management Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer Travel Requirements25-50%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 9 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: customer advocacy, sales, engineering, public safety, military, or project management Customer success advocate experience preferred Systems and Process Oriented: Enjoy figuring out the best and most efficient way to accomplish a goal and you relish sharing that knowledge with others Relationship Builder: Demonstrated ability to influence and maintain working relationships in large, cross-functional organizations and law enforcement agencies Team Player: Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal resources Strong Customer Focus: Demonstrate understanding of the customer needs, proactively responding and following through on customer commitments Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to understand the basic premise of the technology utilized in the solutions used by our customers Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, peers, and managers Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time for customer workload and work-life balance Responsibility: Demonstrated ownership and commitment to execute on the management of all customers in your portfolio and expectations of your role Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adjust to new situations and continue working at a high level Motivation: Ability to keep yourself motivated, along with those around you Avid Learner: Commitment to increasing knowledge, learning from mistakes, and developing personally and professionally This position is subject to working in high-security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers. They will build relationships with the technical and command leadership agency representatives to document agency goals, product use cases, and outcomes. In addition, they will ensure the smooth transfer of agency knowledge from implementation teams to production teams at Motorola solutions. Customer Success Onboarding Advocates grow and cultivate strong customer sentiment and references by developing trust over time and delivering consistent follow-through. This role purposefully aids the customer in developing plans to maximize the value they get from their Motorola Solutions purchase and remove barriers and challenges that keep customers from achieving their outcomes. Customer Success Advocates are responsible for effectively transitioning new businesses from the deployment and activation phase to ongoing use, value creation and product satisfaction.
Engineering I, DevOps
Company: Oak Street Health
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Other duties, as assigned What are we looking for?Weâre looking for motivated, experienced professionals with: At least 5-7 years server admin experience Experience working with a multiple OS (Server 2008r2, 2012r2, 2016, 2019) Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred Understanding of any EMR system processes IIS Experience SQL experience (2008r2, 2012,2014,2016,2017) Experience with: VMware VCenter 6.0 and higher, VMware VSan 6.0 knowledge, Citrix ADC experience, Crowdstrike, Tenable, Sumo logic, MCSE, MCSA preferred Demonstrated PC skills (MS Office, Google docs) Ability to research emerging technologies and make recommendations that benefit our business Knowledge of data center environments, hosting services, networks, and software as a service (SaaS) Ability to document server physical / logical, topology US work authorization Someone who embodies being â Oakyâ What does being â Oakyâ look like?Radiating positive energy Assuming good intentions Creating an unmatched patient experience Driving clinical excellence Taking ownership and delivering results Being relentlessly determined Why Oak Street Health?Oak Street Health is on a mission to â Rebuild healthcare as it should be'', providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody â Oakyâ values and passion for our mission.Oak Street Health Benefits:Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends New centers and flexible work environments Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patientâs communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. Configure / add new services as necessary. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.
Service Manager
Company: Aeris Communications
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
We are a brilliant mix of varying ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and professional/personal/military experiences – and that’s by design. Proven experience in service management and service delivery, with a focus on incident, problem, and /or change management. Strong understanding of ITIL. Aeris walks the walk on diversity. Different perspectives are essential to our culture, innovative process and competitive edge. Familiarity with IT service management tools and software. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. ITIL Certification is a plus. Passionate about delivering highly available services. Aeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Product Designer
Company: Vivid Seats
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
You’re curious, passionate, and autonomous. You prioritize making your team better. You’ll have started, and received multiple rounds of feedback on a major, company-wide project. Acclimate to team and company norms, business objectives, and Vivid Seats values. Develop basic understanding of our design system, product tech stacks, and the team process. You’re driven by creating beautiful, useful and incremental products that customers don’t just use, Vivid Seats provides competitive compensation; bonus incentives and equity for all employees; FLEX PTO; mental health days; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching; monthly credits and discounts for attending live events; remote work and snack allowances; and a variety of additional workplace perks. You’ll have implemented key tactics to improve the design team. What You’ll Bring: You know which question is the right question, at the right time, and can formulate a plan to answer it. Check out our brand new HQ office, bursting with the energy of live events fandom and the vibrancy of Chicago’s rising tech scene. You prioritize making an impact over making an idea.
Analytics Engineer
Company: Kin Insurance
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. As the Analytics Engineer, you will design and build innovative data and analytics solutions on AWS, using core data warehousing tools, cloud data warehouses, and other big data-related technologies (Redshift, Airflow, Jupyter, Lambda, Glue, DBT). That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline 3+ years of experience developing ETL workflows with SQL, working with Redshift and/or Postgres 2+ years of technical experience using BI tools such as Looker or Tableau, and data warehousing tools such as Azure, Snowflake, Redshift, SQL server and/or DBT. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. In addition, you will be working with some of the most forward-thinking departments in data, analytics, and engineering across the organization. Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Flexible PTO policy Remote work Generous equity package 401K with company match Parental leave Continuing education and professional development The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact About Kin In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want.
Senior Associate, Software Engineering - Appian Development
Company: OCC
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
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. 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. (required) Appian development or another BPM technology (preferred) Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design (preferred) Agile methodologies including Scrum (preferred) Education and/or Experience: Business or technology related bachelor's degree At least two years of Software development experience required Experience with Agile methodologies (preferred) Process design and process improvement experience (preferred) Certificates or Licenses: Appian certified developer (preferred) BluePrism or equivalent RPA certification (preferred) Who We Are The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. For more information about OCC , please click here .OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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. Collaborating with all team members (Business Analysts, Developers, and Testers), to address customer requests to deliver innovative automated solutions Supporting and resolving production issues Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Please complete the application and attach your resume. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms.
Financial Analyst
Company: Aquatic Capital Management
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination. Aquatic develops systematic investment strategies, enabled by a leading-edge research and development platform. At Citadel, Jon held numerous senior positions over the years, including head of Statistical Arbitrage and Equity High Frequency, culminating in leading the highly successful Global Quantitative Strategies business. The vision is simple: to build a world class, quantitative trading company with a collaborative team of highly capable researchers and engineers. Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. Prior to founding Aquatic, Jon was a Partner and Senior Managing Director at Citadel, where he worked for more than 13 years. Role Details: Month-end close for the management companies Maintain budget and forecasts for the management company, including assisting with budget to actual analyses Review of fund administrator books & investor statements for funds Invoice, credit card and expense reimbursement processing through Concur Assist in reviewing quarterly and annual regulatory reporting for funds/advisor Assist in year-end fund audit, fund financial statements, fund and management company K-1 & K-3s, 1099 filing, and fund and management company tax filings Collaborate with Finance and Operations in any ad hoc requests or projects Contribute to the implementation of new tools and systems across Finance and Accounting Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned Technical Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required Certified Public Accountant designation preferred 1-3 years experience working within finance or accounting for a financial services or audit firm Knowledge of management company accounting, management company taxes, fund accounting and fund taxes is a plus US and international tax experience is a plus Experience auditing hedge funds, doing tax compliance for hedge funds and/or working directly in a hedge fund is preferred Experience with international offices is a plus Experience with NetSuite Planning and Budgeting and financial planning and analysis processes is a plus Proficiency with NetSuite, Microsoft Office, Concur and Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services (Administrator) Tools is a plus Candidate Qualities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong bias for action Driven by accountability and internal urgency Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with department goals Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues Working in office five days a week is preferred Benefits: Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves Aquatic Capital Aquatic is a quantitative trading and investment company recently launched by Jon Graham. This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager at the foundational level of building a world class operation from scratch. This role will also be involved in financial data analysis that will inform senior management in making strategic decisions.
Hotels Account Executive - Tock
Company: Tock
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
At Tock, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. For more information about our company culture, visit www.squarespace.com/about/careers .Our CommitmentNot only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. We are changing the way restaurants, wineries, and culinary event organizers run their business and how guests explore, discover, and book at these places all around the globe.About SquarespaceSquarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. You'll also work with current Tock hotel partners to make sure they are happy, referenceable, and willing to make introductions.This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Chicago. You will report directly to the Head of Enterprise.You'll Get To...Focus on building relationships with large and small hotel groups through cold outreach and referrals Find a great solution for each customer using an understanding of their business and their growth plans Pitch Tock to replace and improve current reservation systems Exceed sales revenue and overall goals Become a Tock product expert to lead online and onsite product demonstrations Who We're Looking For3+ years selling to the hotel industry (E-commerce or SaaS ideal) You have experience developing the business development strategy in greenfield territories Demonstrated experience meeting sales quotas Intrinsically motivated with experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry You have experience and want to work in a dynamic, growth stage company You have past success selling during market creation phase Experience using Salesforce to manage pipeline Benefits & PerksA choice between medical plans with 100% covered premiums Flexible paid time off 401k with employer match Paid parental leave Fertility and adoption benefits Education reimbursement Pretax commuter benefits Employee Assistance Program Charitable donation match 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Cash Compensation Range: $95,000 - $125,000 USDThe base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Tock employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.Tock's GrowthAwarded Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies" in 2021 Awarded Built In's "Best Places to Work" in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Awarded America's Hottest Brands of 2020 by AdAge Won Chicago Tribune's "Game Changer" Award for industry innovation Reached a global customer base of 30 countries operating in 200+ cities Processed over $1 billion in prepaid reservations Named one of 2019's 50 Startups to Watch Featured in: New York Times, Bloomberg, GQ, Vice, Wired, Food & Wine, Eater, Skift Table, Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, New York Post, and more About TockTock is the all-in-one system for reservations, takeout, delivery, and events. This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process. You will build a high-quality, strategic pipeline of prospective customers in the hotel industry.
Software Engineer (Chicago, IL - Hybrid)
Company: John Deere
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
GitHub) and Continuous Delivery (Jenkins, Docker, K8s etc.) ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position What Skills You Need 3 or more years of proven experience in the design, development, testing and integration of high complex software solutions in Java8+ (ex: Platforms, Applications, API's) leveraging change management 3 or more years of experience with Java web development with Spring and RESTful APIs, Messaging services (Rabbit MQ, Kafka) 3 or more years of understanding of applications development environment, database, data management and infrastructure capabilities and constraints (MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB or other) 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in TDD, acceptance test-driven development and emerging design (Mockito, Spring Testing) 2 or more years of experience with DevOps principles and lean development such as Continuous Integration (e.g. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
Principal Architect, Infrastructure
Company: McDonald's Global Technology
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected] McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Well-Versed in key architecture concepts and principles, including DDD, microservices, REST APIs, viewpoints, and perspectives, etc. A self-initiated influencer, and strong stakeholder management. Systems thinker. Experience with all facets of architecture and engineering including application development, data platforms, infrastructure, and deployment. Ability to analyze complex problems from technology, business model and process, as well as organizational lens. Demonstrable ability to coordinate multi-functional teams of IT professionals, business executives, and other key partners towards common goals and objectives. Relevant infrastructure architecture or engineering experience with developing solutions leveraging cloud infrastructure services, integration platforms, container orchestration, databases, API mediation & messaging systems. Experience in large enterprise digital transformation.