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Executive Director (Program/Project Management)
Company: OCC
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 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. 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. [Required] Ability to successfully plan, scope and drive multiple interdependent projects to completion [Required] Experience managing large, complex programs with the support of a cross-functional team in a matrix organization [Required] Ability to manage complex tasks with aggressive timelines as well as meet changing requirements resulting from evolving business needs [Required] Expert knowledge of project and product management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile [Required] Ability to analyze project/program business cases and understand the impact to the business [Required] Ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment [Required] Ability to facilitate program alignment between business and technical teams [Required] Analytical problem-solver [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills [Required] Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships [Required] Experience leading teams and managing the career growth of direct reports Technical Skills & Background[Required] Expert with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool) [Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) [Required] Expert with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence [Required] Expert knowledge of application development and testing processes Certifications[Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification [Preferred] Agile Scrum Certification or similar Education & Training[Required] Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline [Preferred] Master's degree in business administration, management, or technical discipline [Required] 15+ years of experience in project management, project leadership, or role within a Project Management Office (PMO) Who We Are The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. 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. 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. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance to documented processes and procedures, project management practices, and portfolio and project management (PPM) tools.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.Cultivate a high-performance environment that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/business strategy, and managing succession and development planning for the team Ensure compliance across the portfolio of enterprise projects Oversee and ensure quality of all in-flight initiatives (budget, timeline, and scope) and ensure alignment of initiatives to strategic business outcomes Establish strong relationships with business sponsors and executive leadership to understand and identify effective solutions for business outcomes that align with OCC strategic objectives Adhere to and hold team accountable to all OCC standard project management guidelines, procedures, and controls, including OCC project management checklists and templates Ensure team stays current on all OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templates Ensure team members identify project risks, track, resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges Monitor and report on the progress of the portfolio of project milestones, health, and budget to executive leadership and impacted stakeholders Set and clearly communicate priorities and performance expectations, provide feedback and coaching, and conduct performance appraisals Support EPMO participation in regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews and management self-testing Lead remediation efforts related to findings and observations in areas of responsibility and ensure remediation addresses root cause, improves OCC's residual risk, and is completed in a timely manner Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManage a teamQualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. Please complete the application and attach your resume. The role will partner with senior leaders within the lines of business and functional areas to address a range of critical initiatives for technology, risk, and operations, including initiatives to respond to regulatory needs, increase operating performance, improve process design and controls, and generate bottom-line improvements.
Senior Mobile Software Engineer
Company: Casechek
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Experience building performant, scalable solutions. Experience with mobile app deployment automation using Fastlane. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. Ensure our solutions are responsive, scalable, and robust. Experience working and troubleshooting an AWS delivered SaaS product. Commercial experience developing and delivering Flutter based apps. Design, develop and deploy modular cloud-based systems. Ensure cross-platform optimization for mobile devices.
Data Analytics Manager
Company: Casechek
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Proficiency in data lakehouse architecture and design, Databricks preferred. Experience as a subject matter expert in the healthcare industry, experience with hospital EMR and ERP, data strongly preferred. Oversee the data/report requests process: tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc. Experience with building and automating data pipelines from various applications. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, develop and scale Casechek’s Data team. Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics support that support key business decisions. Examine, interpret and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in Leadership, Technology, Sales, Marketing and Product teams. Design and develop systems for the maintenance of the business’s data lakehouse, ETL processes, and business intelligence. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in Casechek’s analytics processes. Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modeling, visualization and communication deliverables.
Principal Software 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. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company. 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. 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. A day in the life could include: Leading and defining full-stack Architecture Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code Ruby and Typescript Setting the standard for Engineering team leading by example Delivering stories, tasks, or entire features Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to team members Attending management meetings as well as daily stands Collaborating with Design, Product, and other developers to implement new features Contributing to the continual improvement of our code base though refactoring, iteration, test writing, and experimentation Helping Kin continue to scale and grow our systems and teams. So, what’s the role? 8+ years of professional software engineering experience Expert proficiency in front end methodologies and languages (we use Typescript, Lit and Angular) The experience to building and designing distributed, full stack solutions Experience with architectural planning,design and documentation Ability to articulate value of technical investments with stakeholders Ability to identify and mitigate technical risks Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance Ability to lead and guide teams through execution Excellent communication skills, coupled with the knack for simplifying complexity to enhance comprehension Experience mentoring engineers at all levels Comfortable in a high-growth startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Linux Administrator
Company: 3Red Partners
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Additionally, 3Red offers productivity allowances, a generous learning and development reimbursement, retirement planning, and premium health benefits. ), catered breakfast and lunches weekly, 3Red outings, and a Zen Room for moments of relaxation. The firm offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, casual dress, fully stocked pantries with many healthy options (and a bit of chocolate, too! Your impact: Work as part of the IT team to optimize, tune and build low latency Linux servers Build tools to automate systems related tasks and work with packet capture technologies to troubleshoot networking issues Install and maintain Linux OS on bare metal and virtual servers deployed across various datacenters Research and test network cards and server hardware from various manufacturers Create and maintain documentation of systems processes and recommend new hardware and software solutions Partner with operations, core development, research and trading teams to resolve systems and network related tasks and issues Your skills: A Bachelors or Master’s degree with more than 3 years of Linux administration experience or equivalent training Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration deploying bare metal and virtual servers Knowledge of scripting in Python or other languages; experience with Gitlab, CI/CD methodologies and tools Experience with automation/configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, Kickstart and MAAS GCP cloud experience, provisioning, GKE and Docker Deep understanding of TCP and UDP protocols, experience with Prometheus and Grafana Self-motivated and strong attention to detail and communication/customer service skills with the ability to identify problems and work proactively to resolve issues Our perks: 3Red prides itself on offering highly competitive benefits for our employees. At 3Red, you will be tasked with building flexible and innovative solutions while ensuring reliability in a dynamic global trading environment. Our team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. We have an excellent work-life balance and are able to be most productive by working together. We focus our efforts on hiring extremely talented and motivated individuals from around the world to create cutting edge technology, address challenging problems and achieve best-in-class solutions. The Linux Administrator will work in our Chicago office alongside other technologists and will be responsible for the day to day user support and the ongoing maintenance of 3Red’s computer systems and network. 3Red Partners, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Linux Administrator to join the team.
Network Engineer
Company: McMaster-Carr
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as: Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents 100% tuition reimbursement for employees First-time home buyer assistance College assistance for your dependents Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time Qualifications • 5+ years of experience architecting, leading and maintaining network implementations using Cisco technologies • Hands-on experience with ACI, NX-OS, IOS, BGP, EIGRP and OSPF routing • Familiarity with wireless networks, wide area networks (WAN), provider integration, network automation and network security • Communication skills to thrive in a highly collaborative environment where Agile and fast-moving practices are the norm To Apply: www.mcmaster.com/apply For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careers EOE/M/F/VET/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary signing bonus and/or relocation assistance. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for Cash Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (DPS) contributions. Be Rewarded The starting pay range for this role is $120,000 – $140,000. They ensure connectivity between five US-based locations and the Internet and play an integral in McMaster-Carr's reputation of responsiveness, reliability and trustworthiness among customers through a diverse range of projects. Interest in developing project leadership skills and mentoring others is welcome. Be Exceptional Engineers create enjoyable experiences for more than 350,000 daily customer visits to mcmaster.com. Be Curious Engineers experience a culture of development through collaborative learning, mentorship and the ability to explore new topics. They enjoy the challenge of architecting and building networks from end-to-end to support customers and coworkers.
Associate Principal, Cloud Engineering
Company: OCC
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Strong hands-on experience scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as servers, operating systems, networks, and storage Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24x7 availability Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process Technical Skills: Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Design, develop, and build the business's cloud infrastructure architecture. 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. For more information about OCC , please click here .OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Demonstrated history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc. CIS, NIST, etc). 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. Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures.
Lead Consumer Researcher (P1771)
Company: 84.51°
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 5-8 years of consumer research experience within the CPG, CPG, Shopper Insights, Market Research Supplier, or other CPG related research / industries Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in business, social sciences, psychology, or analytics/statistics. Ability to navigate a quickly evolving and at times, nebulous environment. Ability to influence stakeholders and clients. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Strong technical understanding of consumer research and the research process across both quantitative and qualitative methods with prior experience working with clients to scope and execute a variety of consumer research projects. Scoping and executing research per research best practices in all phases of the project plan (sampling, data collection, analysis, deliverable). Graduate degree is a plus. Experience in data analysis, developing insights from data and the ability to succinctly communicate those insights in both written reports and presentations. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with that ability to balance feedback and direction from multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated client service orientation, building client and stakeholder relationships and a sense of urgency on exceeding client needs. Impeccable attention to detail, strong discipline and proactivity related to managing timelines and budgets while manage multiple priorities at one time and prioritize effectively.
Lead Researcher, Consumer Research- Commercial Focus (P1771) CINCINNATI OR CHICAGO
Company: 84.51°
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in business, social sciences, psychology, or analytics/statistics. Graduate degree is a plus. Ability to navigate a quickly evolving and at times, nebulous environment. Ability to influence stakeholders and clients. Minimum of 5-8 years of industry experience. Experience in data analysis, developing insights from data and the ability to succinctly communicate those insights. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Strong technical understanding of consumer research and the research process across both quantitative and qualitative methods with prior experience working with clients to scope and execute a variety of consumer research projects. Overseeing research execution and delivery per research best practices in all phases of the project plan (sampling, data collection, analysis, deliverable). Collaborating with teammates, cross functional partners, and external vendors to manage and progress projects. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with that ability to balance feedback and direction from multiple stakeholders.
Senior Counsel, Litigation
Company: Cresco Labs
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Ability to model Cresco's Values: Stewardship, Ownership, and Leadership. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must 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. Trial experience required. Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements. BENEFITS Cresco 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. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. CORE JOB DUTIES Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motions, trial, and appeals. Assisting in the preparation of witnesses, experts, and exhibits for trial. California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Lead Data Architect (P985)
Company: 84.51°
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Use strong business analysis skills to translate commercial requirements into technical requirements. Develop custom engineering tools to assist with the implementation, automation, and testing of the solution to reduce time to market for new Insights capabilities Responsibilities Participate in design and development of highly visible data solutions Support Commercial Facing data pipelines Perform unit and integration testing Collaborate with architecture and lead engineers to ensure consistent development practices Provide mentoring to junior engineers Participate in retrospective reviews Participate in the estimation process for new work and releases Collaborate with other engineers to solve and bring new perspectives to complex problems Drive improvements in people, practices, and procedures Embrace new technologies and an ever-changing environmen Requirements Bachelor’s degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another technically strong program. 5+ years proven ability of professional data development experience 5+ years proven ability of professional Data Development experience Experience with a Business Intelligence Reporting Tool Full understanding of ETL concepts and Data Warehousing concepts Proficient with Relational Data Modeling Thorough understanding of CI/CD concepts and best practices Comprehensive Understanding of ANSI SQL Foundational Understanding of Cloud Processing Concepts Foundational Understanding of Agile Principles Exposure to Retail Business Intelligence Exposure to interacting with and enhancing Cloud based services Passion for Problem Solving Passion for creating supportable technical solutions Experience communicating to and with functional colleagues Preferred Skills dbt Python Python FAST API framework Power BI Snowflake Alation Microsoft Azure MongoDB Oracle LI-DOLF Create and maintain complex retail customer loyalty measures and commercial data security rules. Use strong Data Warehouse and BI Tool background and understanding of every layer of the technical stack in order to convert requirements into platform wide implementation solutions. Work with the team to implement the semantic layer portion of those solutions using a BI Tool framework. We also work with Kroger's supply chain related data assets including but not limited to: Orders and Shipments, Inventory, Planogram and Pricing information to help Kroger, CPG and broker clients make tactical and strategic business decisions. We use Agile development methodology bringing everyone into the planning process to build scalable enterprise applications and solutions. What you’ll do Work within a team that owns the Semantic Layer of a large commercial reporting application. __________________________________________________________ As a member of our engineering team, you will use various cutting-edge technologies to develop applications that turn our data into actionable insights used to personalize the customer experience for shoppers at Kroger.
Lead Data Science Consultant - Supply Chain (P4021)
Company: 84.51°
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent verbal, written, presentation and consultation skills are required Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills LI-SSS Strong time, project management, and prioritization skills; the ability to balance multiple, simultaneous work items and prioritize as necessary. Inventory planning experience required. Provide career development, coaching on development objects and plans, and provide feedback on performance. Hands-on experience using Python, R, or other similar statistical software to develop analytical solutions Demonstrated experience partnering with consulting teams to prioritize, scope and deliver analytical solutions Demonstrated experience in solving vague and unstructured problems, using data science to create clear business-facing deliverables Experience with people leadership beyond leading project work. Skills Experience with open-source programming (R, Python, SQL) and cloud platform environments Technical fluency- skilled at translating highly technical problems to non-technical audiences Ability to balance between ideal and practical to drive efficient, effective business value Strong business acumen. Partner with engineering to build data pipelines, create new analytic methodologies, and bring them to scale Influence our enterprise platform and product creation based on data science and domain knowledge Challenge and improve 84.51° analytical capabilities/products Qualified candidates must have: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or similar discipline 4+ years of experience in extracting insights from large databases, translating market research into actionable solutions, and presenting findings and recommendations to clients or stakeholders 4+ years of experience in the supply chain, specifically inventory replenishment domain within retail 4+ years of experience using advanced algorithms, programming languages, or technologies in the development of technical analytics solutions to answer business problems. In addition, mentor on project execution, results delivery, domain skill development, and analytic techniques Meet with clients, stakeholders, and partners to ensure their understanding of our data assets, techniques, and overall analytic capabilities Think creatively when building analytics solutions to bring the most value to the user, balancing analytical rigor and practicality Serve as a data science / analytics ambassador to our cross functional teams - explain the how and why around our analytics solutions Partner with client to explore new partnerships based on our capabilities and products. Grocery and/or retail experience is a plus. Must have experience with performance management.