Manager Ancillary Application Solutions
Senior consultant job in Ravenna, OH
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Onsite
The Manager, Ancillary Application Solutions is a leadership position responsible for the planning, implementation, optimization, and overall management of ancillary clinical applications within the organization. This includes management of hundreds of clinical software applications used in critical areas such as Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonary and Lab. The position demands a blend of technical expertise, healthcare domain knowledge and leadership skills. Building productive relationships with software vendors and monitoring vendor performance are key elements of this role.
This role ensures that software application solutions and supporting infrastructure align with the organization's strategic goals, enhance operational effectiveness, and deliver exceptional end-user experiences. The manager will build relationships with executive and clinical leaders and lead a team of application analysts to collaborate with stakeholders and leaders including physicians and nurses. The Manager, Ancillary Applications will serve as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning ancillary applications. This role does not include oversight of EMR applications but will work closely with EMR Management.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Planning: Develop and execute a strategic vision for ancillary application solutions in partnership with executive leadership and key stakeholders. Assess current application landscape, identify gaps, and create actionable roadmaps for enhancements and transition to cloud.
Project Management: As needed, serve as Project Manager for the full project lifecycle of ancillary application initiatives, from requirements gathering and vendor selection to deployment and post-implementation review. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate a high-performing team of analysts. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between IT, business operations, clinical teams, and external vendors. Facilitate transparent communication, manage expectations, and drive consensus on solution priorities.
Solution Design and Integration: Guide the selection, implementation and integration of ancillary applications to ensure seamless interoperability with core business and clinical platforms.
Operational Support and Optimization: Establish robust support processes for application maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training. Continually assess performance metrics and drive initiatives to maximize application efficiency and effectiveness.
Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with third-party software vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure compliance with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all ancillary applications adhere to internal policies, industry regulations, and data security best practices. Proactively address potential risks and foster a secure operating environment.
Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Develop and manage annual budgets for ancillary applications, including staffing, licensing, and infrastructure costs. Optimize resource allocation to achieve maximum value
Other information:
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of managing the full lifecycle of ancillary applications, systems integration, data security, and emerging trends in ancillary technologies.
General understanding of server environments, cloud hosting and networking to facilitate cross functional trouble shooting.
Familiarity with major clinical vendor software platforms
Understanding of clinical processes and workflow along with ability to translate technical concepts into solutions with clinical value.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodology.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing and licensed RN preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years implementing and supporting applications and technology solutions, with at least 3 years in a lead or managerial role. Experience with ancillary clinical applications is strongly preferred.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
ERP Solutions Analyst
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
Nigel Frank is partnering with an industry leading manufacturer in search of an ERP Solutions Analyst to help support and grow their global Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) platform, the biggest D365 project currently in America. A billion-dollar global leader, the company designs and manufactures capital equipment. With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, they provide advanced technologies, reliable service, and deep expertise across paper-converting applications.
The ERP Solutions Analyst will partner with business process owners and subject matter experts to improve user adoption, clarify processes, and ensure our ERP system meets evolving business needs. You'll maintain and enhance the D365 system, troubleshoot issues, and support updates that align with business goals. Working closely with key stakeholders, you'll translate business requirements into system solutions to drive clarity and efficiency. You'll demonstrate D365 Supply Chain Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning solution to drive business adoption of D365 Planning Optimization.
This intermediate role involves identifying continuous improvement opportunities, advising on new D365 features, and contributing to cross-functional projects. You'll support user adoption, mentor others, and grow your technical and leadership skills. Moderate travel is required to support global teams. The role reports to the Director of Applications.
The Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years' experience with 1-2 D365 F&O implementations in multinational companies
Experience in Manufacturing A MUST
Experience integrating enterprise systems (CRM, CPQ, ERP, Business Intelligence)
Familiarity with Axtension, Bluestar, Microsoft Azure, MicroStrategy, or Power BI is a plus
If you're passionate about ERP systems, thrive on collaboration, and want to grow your career in a dynamic, global environment-this could be the perfect fit. Apply Today!
Sr. OTM Solutions Analyst
Senior consultant job in Beachwood, OH
**NO 3rd Party vendor candidates or sponsorship**
Role Title: Sr. OTM Solutions Analyst
Client: Solution Chain and Transportation and Logistics Solutions
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Duration: 6 month contract to hire
Preferred Location: 4 days onsite in Beachwood, OH
Role Description:
Configure and enhance OTM (agents, workflows, statuses, and route groups).
Strong PL/SQL skills for developing stored procedures, queries, triggers, and performance tuning.
Integrate OTM with external systems (web services, XML, middleware, telematics/ELD).
Monitor and troubleshoot OTM server-related issues, including application performance, log analysis, and environment stability.
Perform root cause analysis for performance bottlenecks in agents, workflows, and integrations.
Diagnose and resolve thread management, agent delays, and deadlocks within OTM.
Conduct database tuning and table optimization to improve OTM performance.
Collaborate with system administrators and DBAs on server load balancing, patching, and upgrades.
Solid understanding of transportation, truckload operations, fleet optimization, and compliance.
Develop and support reporting and analytics using BI Publisher and Tableau.
Conduct fit-gap analysis and design scalable fleet solutions with minimal customization.
Requirements:
7+ years hands-on development in OTM
Deep knowledge of the OTM data model, fleet-specific tables, and driver/asset workflows.
Proficiency in OTM configuration and automation (agents, workflow logic, event triggers).
Strong skills in server performance tuning and OTM environment optimization.
Advanced PL/SQL debugging and query optimization for high-volume transactions.
Ability to analyze and resolve deadlocks, agent execution delays, and thread contention.
Proficiency in capacity planning, ensuring system scalability and resilience.
Strong problem-solving mindset for complex OTM application and infrastructure issues.
Plus:
Familiarity with OTM Cloud migration and roadmap preferred.
Fleet Management modules, including driver management, equipment/power unit tracking, dispatching, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable OTM fleet solutions.
SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Functional Consultant - c.$150K-$200K Base + Bonus + Benefits - USA
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
We are recruiting for an exceptional Gold SAP Consultancy and VAR, which requires an SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Functional Consultant.
They deliver exceptional SAP S/4HANA solutions on time and within budget. With a great leadership team and A1 people, they have a strong and trusted relationship with SAP, which underlines their credibility.
Working with onshore and offshore SAP experts, you will work with the customer to determine their needs in business language and relay this through standard templates to the build team in SAP terms. You'll work with the customer to accept the system, address the customer's data, and help get the business ready to go live.
You will have configured the S/4HANA Manufacturing module over 2 or more FPLCs.
Additionally, you will be well-presented and dynamic, having achieved a stable and progressive career in a permanent role. You will have excellent references, strong communication, stakeholder, and people skills, as well as U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card & C2 English.
Solutions Architect
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
Akkodis, Inc. is seeking a Solution Architect a full-time direct hybrid role with a global industry leader headquartered in Cleveland, OH. The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and developing end-to-end business process-driven technical solutions with a focus on application and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution architecture, business process optimization, and technical leadership, with a focus on aligning technology solutions with business needs and driving seamless integration across applications and systems. Qualifications include 15+ years of IT experience, which should include QAD and leading technical solutions.
Salary Range: $140-165K plus bonus; salary negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors
This is a great opportunity with a global employer that is long-standing and very stable, and offering great benefits and future career growth!
Solution Architect Job Responsibilities Include :
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions that align with the overall enterprise architecture and business strategy.
Design and develop end-to-end business process-driven technical solutions with a strong focus on application and systems integration.
Define, document, and enforce solution standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
Lead solution design sessions and review technical specifications to ensure alignment with business requirements, architectural principles, and integration requirements.
Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the solution development lifecycle, with a specific emphasis on application and systems integration.
Identify and evaluate technology options, conduct proof of concepts, and make recommendations for the adoption of new tools and technologies that enhance application and systems integration capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize systems and processes across the connected ecosystem, focusing on seamless application and systems integration.
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in solution design and development, with a specific focus on application and systems integration.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing solutions to identify areas for improvement and optimization, particularly in the realm of application and systems integration.
Document solution architectures, technical specifications, and system interfaces, with a specific emphasis on application and systems integration.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to solution architecture, technology advancements, and application and systems integration.
Work efficiently and effectively with geographically dispersed teams to ensure activities utilize “follow the sun” development cycle.
Bring innovative solutions to business process driven opportunities and challenges.
Qualifications:
15+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in a related role as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a focus on end-to-end business process-driven technical solutions and application and systems integration.
QAD ERP skills are required.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a specific emphasis on application and systems integration.
Experience in designing and developing solutions with a focus on application and systems integration using a variety of technologies, platforms, and frameworks.
SAP skills are plus but not required.
Knowledge of business process modeling and optimization techniques.
Experience in documenting and enforcing solution standards and best practices, with a specific emphasis on application and systems integration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, particularly in the context of application and systems integration.
Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, Azure) are a plus
If you are interested in this hybrid Solution Architect role in Cleveland OH, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to **************** If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at *****************************.
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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UKG Pro WFM Techno-Functional Consultant
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
Only USC and GC
Open for Relocation
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
• 3-10 years of hands-on experience as a Kronos Consultant with a strong focus on UKG Pro Workforce Management (Kronos Dimensions).
• Experience in configuring Kronos for Timekeeping, Scheduling, Accruals, Attendance, Activities, and Attestation.
• Experience in setting up Kronos Clock Terminals and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can handle client interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to Kronos and integration components.
• Maintain Business Structure setup and troubleshoot Intouch Devices.
• Proficient in setting up Manager Access requests.
• Knowledgeable in reviewing, creating, and modifying Employee Groups, Labor Category Profiles, Labor Category Entry lists, and Organizational Sets.
• Knowledgeable in configuring new person records and understanding the concept of Function Access Profiles.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and biweekly interface jobs to ensure timely imports and accuracy of data inputs.
• Perform troubleshooting activities using hyper-find queries, genies, and reports. Monitor the Transaction Assistant daily and resolve any issues.
• Provide training and documentation to end-users as needed.
Good to have skills:
• Boomi certification or UKG-specific certifications.
• Experience in SQL Programming Knowledge
• Experience in Agile Methodology
Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform hands-on technical design, IRD/IDD preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, and development tasks for Kronos/UKG implementation projects.
• Ensure solutions are scalable and meet overall business requirements; identify and document technical gaps.
• Conduct code reviews with Technical Leads to ensure developed code meets customer business requirements.
• Coordinate with onshore/offshore teams, manage personal task assignments, and take ownership of assigned deliverables. Track tasks, deliverables, risks, and issues, and report to management as needed.
• Monitor and drive issues to resolution.
• Participate in validation/testing and release activities as needed.
• Document design and code consistently throughout the design/development process. Prepare and deliver demonstrations/presentations to client audiences and professional peers.
Senior Oracle Technical Analyst
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
@ Cleveland,OH ,USA.
Requirement Details:
Job Title: Senior Oracle Technical Analyst
Duration : Long Term
Skills : OIC,SCM, Oracle ERP, PL/SQL and SQL
Job Description :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
6+ years of professional IT experience.
Strong Supply Chain Management (SCM) functional knowledge.
Supplier domain knowledge.
AP / PO knowledge.
End-to-end Oracle ERP implementation experience.
Preferable experience with Oracle Cloud.
PL/SQL and SQL experience - must be able to access, write and execute SQL queries.
Strong data conversion experience - will be identifying the rules for data conversion and supporting the integration between downstream environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - will be heavily collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Plusses:
Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
If you are interested in the opportunity listed below, please forward your updated resume along with your current contact information, or perhaps you can recommend someone who would be interested in this position.
Senior Software Engineer
Senior consultant job in Westlake, OH
Job purpose
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful operation of project development and deployment of enterprise level products. This includes planning, organizing, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of products, with a focus on quality, uptime, and security of systems.
This individual will provide support and maintenance of existing applications, provide technical support to senior level management in evaluating new technologies, long range systems planning, testing hardware and software, and monitoring usage of systems.
The Senior Software Engineer will schedule and direct activities to resolve technical problems in a timely and accurate fashion, evaluate and assess short-term and long-term needs, and advises the senior leadership team on these matters.
We expect this individual to work with an entrepreneurial mind set at the team level to deploy high quality code, identify potential problems, help refine deployment processes and disseminate development best practices by following organizational standards.
Duties and responsibilities
Act as primary deployment manager for all code changes across the multiple product teams, including applications that are part of cloud based, mobile, and/or on-premise environments.
Maintain the release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures.
Assist in overall release planning, release governance, risk assessment, milestone management, release prioritization, status reporting, production readiness review and change implementation
Provide technical support to top management regarding ongoing long-range information systems and technology planning, selection and acquisition of new hardware and software systems.
Research and advises on long-range plan development; works with partners, clients, and staff to evaluate new technologies.
Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement, development efforts, and deployment processes.
Provides proactive assistance and guidance to identify opportunities to improve operations through the use of technology.
Guides local and off-shore resources in the provision of ongoing technical support. Structures, leads, trains, and develops IT staff for maximum effectiveness.
Recommends, implements and oversees enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for project management, application development, and system security administration to ensure the quality and integrity of the information management system.
Builds and maintains a positive working relationship with business units and technology vendors, including communicating effectively with management, staff, and vendors regarding planning, implementation, use and support of technology resources.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field; proven industry experience will be acceptable in lieu of degree.
Thorough knowledge of installation, implementation, and coordination of application software solutions and computer systems.
Thorough knowledge of Information Technology organizational development and operational concepts and practices including Maturity Modeling, Service Delivery, Quality Management, Design Thinking, Project Management, and IT Governance.
Minimum 10 years of experience in similar role.
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision.
Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new technologies, methodologies and policies.
An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing design and implementation of high-volume, high-performance enterprise software solutions.
Experience creating and integrating application programming interfaces (API) with internal and external consumers.
Security-minded approach to development, deployment and delivery of products.
Experience working within regulated industries.
Experience working with Angular and a Microsoft technology stack.
Experience with SQL Server 2019 or newer.
A knowledgeable individual with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the healthcare, insurance or PBM industry.
Lead Analyst, IS Business Analysis
Senior consultant job in Akron, OH
Your Opportunity as Lead Business Analyst, IS Corporate Administration
The Smucker Information Services (IS) department enables technology solutions for capabilities that help our business perform, transform and grow. The Lead Business Analyst on the IS Corporate Administration Team realizes this purpose by serving as a key partner and relationship manager for Smucker corporate business functions including Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Company Services. This role demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the business and business analysis, including the ability to translate needs, pain points and requirements related to business processes and systems into proposed projects and actionable specifications that can be understood by solution delivery teams. The Lead Business Analyst role also utilizes project management skills to organize and deliver efforts, often involving multiple teams. As a leader within the business analysis discipline, this role is looked upon to coach others on skills required to enable change and be an effective liaison between technical and non-technical audiences. This position requires strong relationship building and communication skills, a customer service mindset, critical thinking and a passion to drive initiatives forward.
Location: Orrville, Ohio (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
Cultivate relationships and learn the business
Build positive, trusting relationships with business customers and develop a deep understanding of how they operate and what they need.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal team members and vendors in helping to address business priorities.
Understand the process, systems and data landscape in the business area, including security and compliance needs.
Initiate, manage and deliver projects
Support business areas with new project generation while constructively challenging ROI, priority and connection to business and technical roadmaps.
Consult with subject matter experts to document existing process and business capabilities, research best practices and formulate improvement opportunities.
Define requirements based on translation of business needs and gaps collaboratively with stakeholders, leading to solution design.
Contribute to software vendor evaluation and selection activities.
Create and/or influence deliverables such as project plans, business process flows, change impacts, solution requirements, test plans, cutover plans and support plans.
Collaborate with delivery teams on solution design, identifying appropriate actions based on guidelines and acting as a champion to ensure delivered solutions meet the intended design.
Identify ongoing support needs and ensure proper transition to steady state.
Incorporate risk management into project activities and model best practices regarding audit and security controls.
May serve as a project manager on medium to large efforts pertaining to directly supported business areas, applying standard project methodologies used at Smucker.
Support and maintain existing solutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for business partners regarding IS support and periodically meet to review progress. Engage adjacent IS teams where additional skill sets and knowledge are required.
Facilitate review of software licenses and spend, risk profile and IT general controls compliance pertaining to third-party vendors.
Participate in planning and execution of periodic upgrade/release activities for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.
Strengthen the Business Analysis community
Mentor and guide others to help advance business analysis within Smucker as a discipline, community of practice and profession.
Serve as a contributor to the Business Analysis Center of Excellence, seeking opportunities to lead change and share knowledge broadly.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
5+ years of relevant work experience with either a Bachelor's degree in a related field or specialized training (including on-the-job).
Experience working directly with business customers and applying business analysis techniques to create deliverables such as business cases, process flows, requirements documents and project plans.
Experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations within an integrated enterprise environment.
Experience leading project activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology and software delivery life cycle (SDLC).
Effective communicator and facilitator, with ability to lead efficient meetings with varied audiences (leadership, vendors, etc.).
Strong customer service mindset, with an ability to understand and advocate for customer needs while setting appropriate expectations and boundaries.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
Experience implementing or supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other enterprise level software relating to Finance, Accounting or HR.
Professional certification and/or development activities pertaining to business analysis, change management or project management.
Familiarity with data integration methods and data conversion activities. Experience creating requirements and design documentation pertaining to data integration or conversion.
Experience leading decision analyses and/or solution selection activities.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, IT general controls and related processes.
Learn more about working at Smucker:
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Auto-ApplySubject Matter Expert Quality Operating System
Senior consultant job in Brook Park, OH
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.
What you'll do...
Develop relationship with Plant Quality Manager and Quality Team Managers from Region Powertrain plant sites.
Routine cadence of plant visits/Gemba activity across all regional Powertrain plants.
Audit QPIP/QOS Procedures and Processes to validate Powertrain Plant QPIP Assessments
Manage Quality SAP PEP - Quality Plan for Every Plant
Update/Maintain Master Schedule Plan for Every Plant to Track Gaps Identified in QOS
Work with Manufacturing teams to resolve identified plant QPIP gaps from Quarterly Assessments
Assist in Auditing during Compliance Team audits for responsible region Powertrain plants
Attend Plant PICs and PQRs from Region as appropriate.
Work with team and PTO PAC Coordinator for Closure of PAC Migration Plans with 3L5W and Migration One Pagers_
Teach/Coach plant teams - QOS, Adherence to Standard (especially new members)
Complete required training (personally assigned competency, quality tools)
Assist/create quality-related reports/summary material for QPM as needed
Attend/participate in plant Kaizens in Region as needed
Attend/Support other Quality initiatives requiring participation (ISO, Training)
Assist in identifying/implementing Quality Best Practices and escalate for Global Replication
Develop MQOS Scorecard Standardization Concept, Template, and Content to support Powertrain PQR/PIC
Coordinate/Montor Internal Audit Team Leads at Regional PTO Plants (Weekly share meetings)
Develop and summarize Quality metrics information as necessary for management reviews and special analysis projects.
Work with plants to develop workplans to continuously improve plant Lean Maturity Model (LMM) status.
You'll have...
* Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
* Demonstrated technical knowledge of quality processes; Quality Operating Systems, Manufacturing High Leverage Opportunities, Advanced Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans and Quality Confirmation Mapping.
* Understanding of failure mode avoidance methods including Quality History, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), and DV/PV Plan.
* Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience.
* Self-motivated, capable of providing a clear vision for success, and motivated to deliver results.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
* Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team.
* Computer proficient in various Ford Motor Company systems.
* Working knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.
* Working knowledge of quality tools and processes.
* Consistent overnight travel to assembly plants is required
Even better, you may have...
* Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt) a plus
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
* Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
* Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
* Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
* Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
* Tuition assistance
* Established and active employee resource groups
* Paid time off for individual and team community service
* A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
* Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: *****************************
This position is a range of salary grades 5 - 8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************.
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Quality Operating System (QOS) Effectiveness Coach for North American Powertrain Operations
Auto-ApplyUKG Pro WFM (Kronos Dimensions) Integration Consultant
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * 6 - 10 years of hands-on experience as a Dell Boomi Integration with a strong focus on UKG Pro Workforce Management (Kronos Dimensions). * Experience in building Integrations in Dell Boomi like Employee Import, Payroll Export, Schedule Import, Accrual Reset, Leave Import etc.,
* Certification and experience in Dell Boomi integration platform
* Experience in configuring Kronos for Timekeeping, Scheduling, Accruals, Attendance, Activities, Attestation is an added advantage.
* UKG Certification and experience in Dell Boomi integration platform
* Experience in setting up Kronos Clock Terminals and troubleshooting.
* Experience in setting up Postman Setup, Encryption & Decryption of the source files
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to Kronos and integration components.
Good to have skills:
* Experience in SQL Programming Knowledge
* Experience in Agile Methodology
Roles & Responsibilities
* Perform hands-on technical design, IRD/IDD Preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, and development tasks as required in support of current and new Kronos/UKG Implementation projects.
* Ensure solution is scalable and meets overall business requirements and identify/document technical gaps & Perform tasks as identified by Project Manager for Kronos/UKG Support & Development project.
* Conduct code reviews with Technical Leads to ensure developed code meets customers business requirements.
* Coordinate with onshore/offshore teams alike, manage personal task assignments, and take ownership of assigned deliverables. Keep on top of tracking assigned tasks/deliverables, risks & issues and report to Management as needed.
* Monitor and drive issues to resolution.
* Participate in validation/testing and release activities as needed.
* Document design, code consistently throughout the design/development process.
* Prepare and deliver demonstrations/presentations to client audiences, professional seniors/peers
* Adhere to best practices constantly around code/data source control, ticket tracking, etc during an assignment.
* Adhere to instruction/expectations around administrative activities such as time entry, HR tools, etc
Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000 per annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pe t Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Lead Analyst, IS Business Analysis - PLM Specifications
Senior consultant job in Akron, OH
Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, IS Business Analysis - PLM Specifications The J.M. Smucker Co. Information Services, Transformation & Portfolio (ITP) department enables people, process and/or technology solutions for capabilities that help our business perform, transform, and grow. The Lead Business Analyst, on the ITP Commercial Operations Team, realizes this purpose by serving as a subject matter expert, key partner and relationship manager for the Commercial business function specifically including the business areas of Raw Material Ingredients, Co-Pack, TSO, Supplier Requirements, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality. This role demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the business and business analysis, including the ability to translate needs, pain points and requirements related to business processes and systems into proposed projects and actionable specifications that can be understood by solution delivery teams. The Lead Business Analyst role also utilizes project management skills to organize and deliver efforts, often involving multiple teams. As a leader within the business analysis discipline, this role is looked upon to coach others on skills required to enable change and be an effective liaison between technical and non-technical audiences. This hands-on position requires limited guidance, strong relationship building and communication skills, a customer service mindset, critical thinking, and a commitment to quality deliverables.
Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
Cultivate relationships and learn the business
* Serve as the subject matter expert and/or liaison from the Specification Management/PLM Center of Excellence to the business areas of Raw Materials, Co-Pack, TSO, Supplier Requirements, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with business customers and develop a deep understanding of how they operate and what they need.
* Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal team members and vendors in helping to address business priorities.
* Understand the process, systems and data landscape in the business areas, including security and compliance needs.
Initiate, manage and deliver projects
* Participate in system planning, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and training activities of new PLM system implementations or upgrades.
* Create and/or influence deliverables such as project plans, business process flows, change impacts, solution requirements, test plans, cutover plans, training documents, and support plans.
* Support business areas with new project generation/continuous improvement work while constructively challenging ROI, priority, and connection to business and technical roadmaps.
* Consult with subject matter experts to document existing process and business capabilities, research best practices and propose future processes in the spirit of continuous improvement.
* Define requirements based on translation of business needs and gaps collaboratively with stakeholders, leading to solution design.
* Collaborate with delivery teams on solution design, identifying appropriate actions based on guidelines and acting as a champion to ensure delivered solutions meet the intended design.
* May serve as a project manager on medium to large efforts pertaining to directly supported business areas, applying standard project methodologies used at Smucker.
Support and maintain new and existing solutions
* Serve as point of contact for business partners regarding system access and support and periodically meet to review progress.
* Engage adjacent ITP teams where additional skill sets and knowledge are required.
* Facilitate review of software licenses, risk profile and ITP general controls compliance pertaining to third-party vendors.
Strengthen the Business Analysis community
* Mentor and guide others to help advance business analysis within Smucker as a discipline, community of practice and profession.
* Serve as a contributor to the Business Analyst Center of Excellence, seeking opportunities to lead change and share knowledge broadly.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
* 5+ years of relevant work experience with either a Bachelor's degree in a related field or specialized training (including on-the-job).
* Experience working directly with business customers within, but not limited to Raw Material Ingredients, Co-Pack, TSO, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality areas.
* Experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations within an integrated enterprise environment.
* Experience leading project activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology and software delivery life cycle (SDLC).
* Effective communicator and facilitator, with ability to lead efficient meetings with varied audiences (leadership, vendors, etc.).
* Strong customer service mindset, with an ability to understand and advocate for customer needs while setting appropriate expectations and boundaries.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
* Experience implementing or supporting PLM or other enterprise level software relating to Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and/or R&D
* Professional certification and/or experience leading professional development activities in business analysis, change management or project management.
* Familiarity with data integration methods and data conversion activities. Experience creating requirements and design documentation pertaining to data integration or conversion.
* Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
* Willingness to learn system configuration
* Willingness to learn AI data analysis and AI Skills sets as they become available/implemented in our systems
Learn more about working at Smucker:
* Helping our Employees Thrive
* Delivering on Our Purpose
* Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
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Auto-ApplySubject Matter Expert Quality Operating System
Senior consultant job in Brook Park, OH
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.
What you'll do...
This position will be responsible to assist VO Assembly Plants to achieve next level in quality by teaching, coaching, and leading the implementation and maintenance of the QOS including procedures, strategies, and processes.
· Individual will interface and make presentations to Senior Management, Plant Management, Quality Departments, Production Management, as well as supporting organizations (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Suppliers)
· Work with team of Manufacturing Quality SME's to provide QOS reviews / assessments and assist in issue resolution during current model production.
Candidate will be responsible for auditing the following quality disciplines:
· DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/DCP/OIS/WES alignment and verification of controls
· Identify Gaps in BoP (Bill of Process) and ensure items are captured in High Hurts
· Process Capability
· Error Proofing Validation
· Common Reaction Plan
· Surveillance audits
· CAL line
· Evaluate control plans and quality confirmation mapping, assist in identifying and closing gaps.
· Verify actions that address special and common cause issues.
· Summarize and follow up assessment findings with plant teams.
· Demonstrate leadership in coaching and applying quality disciplines
· Understand and communicate all quality information and data to plants and quality office
· Support special assignments as required
· Support quality processes through UAW partnership.
You'll have...
· Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
· Demonstrated technical knowledge of quality processes; Quality Operating Systems, Manufacturing High Leverage Opportunities, Advanced Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans and Quality Confirmation Mapping.
· Understanding of failure mode avoidance methods including Quality History, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), and DV/PV Plan.
· Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience.
· Self-motivated, capable of providing a clear vision for success, and motivated to deliver results.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
· Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team.
· Computer proficient in various Ford Motor Company systems.
· Working knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.
· Working knowledge of quality tools and processes.
· Consistent overnight travel to assembly plants is required
Even better, you may have...
· Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt) a plus
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7.
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This position is a range of salary grades 7 - 8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Auto-ApplySenior Managing Trade Consultant
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.
Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300-person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.
We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first! At Mohawk, these aren't just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" for the past twelve years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!
Position Summary:
The Senior Managing Trade Consultant is an integral member of the Mohawk Global Trade Advisory team (MGTA), a group of subject-matter experts who constitute the consultative arm of Mohawk's international trade business. The Senior Managing Trade Consultant provides trade compliance-related expertise and compliance project leadership to meet the needs of Mohawk's clients as well as oversite of a team of professionals supporting our clients' import and export programs. The Senior Managing Trade Consultant is passionate about leading both compliance consulting projects, a team and other related duties to ensure the highest levels of delivered services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor of a team of international trade professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.
Client Support: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their trade needs and provide strategic guidance on compliance and optimization.
Project Oversight: Lead/Support and coordinate various projects, including HTS classification, compliance assessments, prior disclosures, AD/CVD, PGA support, and duty minimization initiatives.
Hands-On Support: Actively participate in project execution, providing expertise in compliance strategies, regulatory initiatives/questions and operational efficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all trade and customs activities comply with applicable laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes in trade policies and procedures.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze trade data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategies that enhance our service offerings and strengthen our market position.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Education and Experience:
* US Customs Broker License required
* Minimum of 15 years of practical experience in import and export Customs compliance
* Other related industry certification(s) or license(s) are preferred (CCS, CES, CUSECO) but not required
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Expert knowledge of US Customs regulations and compliance procedures
* Knowledge of Export Compliance Regulations (EAR) and ITAR
* Knowledge of Participating Government Agency (PGA) regulations related to import compliance
* Knowledge of CTPAT Program and supply chain security procedures
* Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and Schedule B classifications
* Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
* Knowledgeable in process improvement methodologies (six-sigma, lean)
* Highly organized
* Ability to lead a team
* Ability to work with individuals in a team structure
* Self-motivated and able to work as an individual contributor based on project
* Ability to work with clients and represent MGTA/MG in a highly professional manner
Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Talent Management Senior Consultant
Senior consultant job in Westfield Center, OH
The Talent Management Senior Consultant is responsible for collaborating with the Talent Leader, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders to develop and implement practices, tools, solutions, and frameworks that enable Talent Management and overarching Talent strategies. The role balances the value of developing standardized processes with the need for business unit customization, ultimately ensuring the ability to develop and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives. The role designs and develops strategic talent management practices, aligned to organization's Talent Principles, that help build key organizational capability and ensure a pipeline of ready-now talent. The role also leverages networks, memberships, and professional associations to understand prevailing talent trends in the marketplace and identify new and evolving Talent Management practices that enable the Company to develop and retain the best talent.
Job Responsibilities
* Collaborates with the Talent Leader, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders to develop and implement practices, tools, solutions, and frameworks that enable Talent Management and overarching Talent strategies.
* Balances the value of developing standardized processes with the need for business unit customization, ultimately ensuring the ability to develop and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives.
* Designs and develops strategic talent management practices, aligned to Company's Talent Principles, that help build key organizational capability and ensure a pipeline of ready-now talent, including performance management, talent review, succession, talent mobility, and competency management.
* Monitors effectiveness and leverages HR Business Partner feedback and the Employee Listening Journey capability to continuously improve and advance practices.
* Ensures that processes, partnerships, and tools increase Company's ability to develop and retain diverse talent.
* Implements tactics to mitigate bias in key talent management practices (e.g., performance management, development, Talent Review, etc.) and measurements to demonstrate progress and desired outcomes.
* Provides subject matter expertise to key stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners, leaders, etc.) to ensure the design and delivery of efficient, effective, and value-added talent management practices.
* Ensures alignment of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Development, and Change Management practices and solutions and identifies opportunities for integration and connectivity across the talent lifecycle.
* Manages the infrastructure and supports the execution of differentiated investments for high-potential talent (e.g., Leadership Development Assessment Center, Executive Coaching, 360's, Mentor/Sponsorship Programs, programs requiring nomination, etc.)
* Integrates Company's Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and associated messaging through Talent Management solutions, tools, and frameworks to reinforce the organization's commitment to personal growth and development, ensuring a positive employee experience that reflects Company's values and culture.
Job Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in Talent Management or a related field.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field and/or commensurate experience. Master's degree in HR, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
* Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Preferred)
* Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP) (Preferred)
Behavioral Competencies
* Collaborates
* Customer focus
* Communicates effectively
* Decision quality
* Nimble learning
* Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
* Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP)
Technical Skills
* Training Programs Implementation
* Organizational Design
* Organizational Skills
* Workforce Assessment
* Full Life Cycle Recruiting Process
* HR Programs & Policies
* Capability Assessment
* HR Staffing Strategy
* Talent Planning
* Workforce Development
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Technology Success Consultant - Cleveland, OH
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual!
We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
Bring your best! What's the role?
The responsibility of the role is to advocate and promote the effective use of technology within the network office (NO) territory and facilitate the use of new and existing technologies into the financial advisor's practice and workflow of all NO team members (e.g. CRC, SET, DNOS, Recruiters etc.).
Apply a holistic consulting approach on an individualized basis to promote efficient and value-added utilization of technology to achieve individual goals and objectives. This is a full-time, on-site resource, responsible for the coaching, training, mentoring NM's technology suite to financial advisors and team members in local network, district, and detached offices.
This position requires 100% onsite availability in Cleveland, OH. This is a full-time, on-site resource, responsible for the coaching, training, mentoring NM's technology suite to financial advisors and team members in local network, district, and detached offices.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish, build and maintain relationships with key roles including financial advisors (FA), FA teams, NO leadership and team members to understand their individual business needs.
Develop deep understanding of insurance and investment product sales cycle to consult to the effective implementation of technology throughout the cycle.
Proactive engagement with NO leadership, NO team members, FAs and their teams, Home Office (HO, corporate office) leadership to ensure effective and efficient use of NM's technology suite to maximize advisor and client value.
Tailor consultative approach so that the specific benefits for each unique audience who will be using the technology are clearly demonstrated and understood.
Act as feedback loop to HO leadership to ensure tech applications meet the needs of end-users and clients.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies where the financial advisors can apply use of new or existing technology to improve their practices.
Articulate the benefits of leveraging technology to drive a positive client and advisor experience throughout the sales cycle.
Ensure financial advisors and NO team members comprehend the specific benefits the use of technology will offer (e.g. increased productivity through time savings, increased sales, recruitment, improved client experience etc.)
Partner with, and independently develop sound recommendations to NO leadership to assist them in establishing goals.
Lead strategic planning, engagement, and execution efforts to ensure goals are attained and benefits realized. (e.g. increase field or recruitment productivity, capitalize on expense/revenue benefits through staff redeployment/reduction based on efficiencies gained etc.)
Consult to NO training leadership teams on teaching and reinforcing technology use best practices throughout the sales cycle with new and existing financial advisors.
Partner with NO and HO leadership to ensure a consistent messaging in promoting the proper use and integration of technology and proven business building benefits.
Develop individualized action plans to assist FAs in leveraging technology in their business practice.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate classes using established curriculum to leverage technology as a sales cycle productivity tool.
Collaborate with appropriate resources to ensure relevant technology education is provided to the financial advisors and their staff.
Consult to and partner with NO training team in leading Financial Planning Academy sessions to promote and deliver usage strategies on key technologies needed for a successful FA onboarding and development.
Support technology rollouts making users aware of benefits, preparation, and training needed for successful deployment.
Attend mandatory classes, conferences, and training sessions to remain current with changing technologies.
Track and report engagement efforts and effectiveness to corporate and local management teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or an equivalent combination of education and/or progressively responsible work experience.
Minimum of 5 years' experience to include the following: Experience can run concurrently or in addition to each:
Five + years of consultation experience working with professionals in financial services or similar industry with demonstrated ability to build/develop relationships at various position levels through a consultative model.
Minimum of three years' experience in coaching/training individuals how to optimize their business through the use of technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of three years of coaching and training experience preferred
Minimum of five years financial services industry experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to understand software technology focused on sales practice and the ability to articulate the benefits and uses to select audiences
Ability to build and maintain relationships.
Proven ability to consult and drive measurable improvements in an outcome based model. (E.g. prior demonstrated ability to drive % increase in adoption, sales etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups of people.
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$60,340.00
Pay Range - End:
$112,060.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Auto-ApplyManagement Consultant - Asset Management
Senior consultant job in Akron, OH
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description
Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Asset Management Consultant for our Resilience Water Business Line to work on a variety of engagements with our National Asset Management practice.
We are interested in candidates across the Midwest to support our National Asset Management Practice, but for the ideal candidate, location can be negotiated. The chosen candidate can expect to work independently as well as on teams staffed with management consultants, IT professionals, engineers, and scientists from various backgrounds, locations, specialties, and experience levels. Tasks require a combination of technical and non-technical skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual that possesses the initiative and ability to take on new projects, learn new skills independently, troubleshoot issues, and can expect to tackle other challenges regularly.
Role Accountabilities
In the role you will work as part of the national asset management team to plan and deliver asset management solutions for our clients. Project work includes a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment and water/wastewater facilities evaluations, utilities assessments and capital improvement planning. Additional duties include:
Work with senior consultants and client staff to perform business process/work method assessments, conduct project research/data collection, perform analyses, and generate reports.
Perform analyses on large utility datasets such as: GIS (Geographic Information System), computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), condition inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc.
Increase productivity of the team by developing automated applications and coordinating information requirements.
Strong analytical, communication and team management skills
Perform services on-site or off-site to support client staff performing their day-to-day activities such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
Develop and review technical reports and presentations for projects. Design and implement analytics and dashboard platforms.
Data processing, data cleaning and data analytics skills. Database design, development and database management for SQL Server or Oracle
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Engineering Management
0-1 year of consulting experience with an environmental engineering or management consulting firm or equivalent experience with a medium/large municipal utility.
Preferred Qualifications
SQL Server
Data analytics (Power BI, Tableau, or other) and understanding of database functionality and information systems.
Understanding of water and wastewater process equipment, distribution, and collection system assets.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $57,786 - $92,457. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Auto-ApplyRelocation Consultant
Senior consultant job in Cleveland, OH
About Opportunity
Do you love helping others, know your local area well, and have a passion for making people feel welcome? You might be the perfect fit for our network of Relocation Consultants!
Dwellworks is currently seeking friendly, resourceful, and detail-oriented individuals to support relocating employees and their families. This flexible, independent contractor role allows you to work on your own schedule while making a meaningful impact in your community.
What You'll Do
As a Relocation Consultant, also known as a Destination Services Consultant, you'll be the local expert and friendly face who helps individuals and families transition smoothly into a new home and city. No two days are ever quite the same!
You'll provide support with:
Area tours and community orientation
Guidance on local schools and neighborhoods
Rental Home-finding assistance
Help setting up utilities and essential services like acquiring a driver's license and setting up a bank account
Sharing your local knowledge to ease their settling-in process
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) and mobile apps
Confidence using the internet for research and navigation
A clean and valid driver's license
A positive, solutions-focused mindset and professional attitude
Willingness to travel to surrounding areas
Why Join Us?
Flexible, project-based work that fits your schedule
Meet new people and represent your community with pride
Make a real difference for families experiencing a big life transition
Be part of a supportive, global network
Is This the Right Fit for You?
If you're organized, people-oriented, and eager to help others, we'd love to consider you for this role.
Please note this opportunity doesn't pair well with full-time commitments
Want to Lean More?
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Ingredients Consultant - Chicago
Senior consultant job in Westlake, OH
At Palmer Holland, our Ingredients Consultants are more than just sellers. They are relationship builders who establish and grow solid connections with customers, suppliers, and the Palmer Holland team. As an employee-owner in this role, you will partner with other teams to receive the support necessary for success. The Ingredients Consultants position is responsible for nurturing relationships with both current and potential customers. You will stand by your customers throughout the entire sales process, providing support and resources. You will keep updated on the latest industry trends and market insights to remain an expert in the Health and Nutrition space.
Essential tasks of the position:
* Proven sales experience in the promotion and marketing of raw materials
* The Ingredients Consultants is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing sales plans, documenting quotes and sales contract reviews and reporting sales performance to the Sales Manager.
* Performs duties and tasks as prescribed in company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
* Conforming to the company quality system as documented.
* Identifying and recording any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
* Initiating, recommending, or providing solutions through designated channels.
* Any other task assigned by management or special projects
Requirements:
* 4-year degree or equivalent in a field applicable to our associated industries.
* 2-5 Years of B2B sales experience in a related industry
* Self-motivated
* Professional and prompt
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Ability to drive (Sales)
* Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office and Contact Management Software
* Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies the corporate policies at all times, particularly when interacting directly with internal and external customers
* Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Training:
* Assessment techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting sales.
* Additional skills required for managing sales, such as planning, organizing, and communicating.
Physical Requirements:
* Satisfactory motor skills relevant to position
* Ability to sit for long periods of time
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
* Ability to drive (Sales)
Lead Analyst, IS Business Analysis - PLM Specifications
Senior consultant job in Orrville, OH
Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, IS Business Analysis - PLM Specifications
The J.M. Smucker Co. Information Services, Transformation & Portfolio (ITP) department enables people, process and/or technology solutions for capabilities that help our business perform, transform, and grow. The Lead Business Analyst, on the ITP Commercial Operations Team, realizes this purpose by serving as a subject matter expert, key partner and relationship manager for the Commercial business function specifically including the business areas of Raw Material Ingredients, Co-Pack, TSO, Supplier Requirements, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality. This role demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the business and business analysis, including the ability to translate needs, pain points and requirements related to business processes and systems into proposed projects and actionable specifications that can be understood by solution delivery teams. The Lead Business Analyst role also utilizes project management skills to organize and deliver efforts, often involving multiple teams. As a leader within the business analysis discipline, this role is looked upon to coach others on skills required to enable change and be an effective liaison between technical and non-technical audiences. This hands-on position requires limited guidance, strong relationship building and communication skills, a customer service mindset, critical thinking, and a commitment to quality deliverables.
Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
Cultivate relationships and learn the business
Serve as the subject matter expert and/or liaison from the Specification Management/PLM Center of Excellence to the business areas of Raw Materials, Co-Pack, TSO, Supplier Requirements, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality.
Build positive, trusting relationships with business customers and develop a deep understanding of how they operate and what they need.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal team members and vendors in helping to address business priorities.
Understand the process, systems and data landscape in the business areas, including security and compliance needs.
Initiate, manage and deliver projects
Participate in system planning, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and training activities of new PLM system implementations or upgrades.
Create and/or influence deliverables such as project plans, business process flows, change impacts, solution requirements, test plans, cutover plans, training documents, and support plans.
Support business areas with new project generation/continuous improvement work while constructively challenging ROI, priority, and connection to business and technical roadmaps.
Consult with subject matter experts to document existing process and business capabilities, research best practices and propose future processes in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Define requirements based on translation of business needs and gaps collaboratively with stakeholders, leading to solution design.
Collaborate with delivery teams on solution design, identifying appropriate actions based on guidelines and acting as a champion to ensure delivered solutions meet the intended design.
May serve as a project manager on medium to large efforts pertaining to directly supported business areas, applying standard project methodologies used at Smucker.
Support and maintain new and existing solutions
Serve as point of contact for business partners regarding system access and support and periodically meet to review progress.
Engage adjacent ITP teams where additional skill sets and knowledge are required.
Facilitate review of software licenses, risk profile and ITP general controls compliance pertaining to third-party vendors.
Strengthen the Business Analysis community
Mentor and guide others to help advance business analysis within Smucker as a discipline, community of practice and profession.
Serve as a contributor to the Business Analyst Center of Excellence, seeking opportunities to lead change and share knowledge broadly.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
5+ years of relevant work experience with either a Bachelor's degree in a related field or specialized training (including on-the-job).
Experience working directly with business customers within, but not limited to Raw Material Ingredients, Co-Pack, TSO, Plant Quality, and Corporate Quality areas.
Experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations within an integrated enterprise environment.
Experience leading project activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology and software delivery life cycle (SDLC).
Effective communicator and facilitator, with ability to lead efficient meetings with varied audiences (leadership, vendors, etc.).
Strong customer service mindset, with an ability to understand and advocate for customer needs while setting appropriate expectations and boundaries.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
Experience implementing or supporting PLM or other enterprise level software relating to Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and/or R&D
Professional certification and/or experience leading professional development activities in business analysis, change management or project management.
Familiarity with data integration methods and data conversion activities. Experience creating requirements and design documentation pertaining to data integration or conversion.
Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Willingness to learn system configuration
Willingness to learn AI data analysis and AI Skills sets as they become available/implemented in our systems
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