Director of Operations - Manufacturing
Salary Up to $150,000 + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Southern USA
Are you ready to take the lead in driving operational excellence? Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the Southern USA, is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee their full manufacturing and distribution operations. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape strategy, lead teams, and ensure products reach customers on time and in top condition.
What You'll Do
Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and assembly.
Negotiate cost-effective shipping contracts and manage inbound/outbound logistics.
Drive continuous improvement and implement new processes for product launches.
Oversee material planning, forecasting, and lean operations.
Monitor KPIs and define both short-term and long-term operational goals.
Partner with Sales to ensure accurate and timely customer quotes.
Report directly to the President and collaborate across departments.
Travel occasionally to visit other company sites.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree preferred (will consider non-degree candidates with the right experience).
At least 5 years of experience managing an entire facility, including P&L responsibility and all departments.
Strong background with ERP/SAP systems.
Proven leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
International shipping experience is a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to join a stable company, influence its future direction, and make a lasting impact.
$150k yearly 3d ago
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Director of Fleet Operations
Ashley Furniture Industries 4.1
Senior director job in Gulfport, MS
Job Title: Director of Transportation Operations
The Director of Transportation Operations is responsible for leading transportation strategy and fleet operations for our Mississippi locations. This role ensures operational efficiency, safety compliance, and service excellence while driving innovation and team development.
What will you do?
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement transportation strategies aligned with organizational goals to optimize cost and service performance.
Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day transportation operations, including labor, materials, and overhead analysis to improve productivity.
Technology Integration: Utilize telematics, automation, and data analytics to enhance fleet performance and decision-making.
Leadership & Development: Direct and mentor driver teams and operations staff, fostering engagement and accountability.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain adherence to all regulatory requirements and promote a safety-first culture across operations.
Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to strengthen supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What do you need?
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation or fleet operations, preferably in a multi-site environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage operational improvements.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with change management and team development.
Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and transportation technologies.
Work Environment
This position is based at our Ecru, MS facility and requires on-site leadership presence. Occasional travel may be required.
Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business…we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious
Dirty Fingernail
Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through the use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"
Growth Focused
Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs.
Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
About
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
$60k-84k yearly est. 3d ago
Senior Director, Strategy
Western Digital 4.4
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
** At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital , WD , WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
**Job Description**
Western Digital is seeking a strategic leader to identify and evaluate new business opportunities in storage adjacencies, software platforms, and emerging business models. This role will focus on strategic opportunities beyond our core hardware business, including software-defined storage, tiered storage solutions, platform partnerships, and innovative business models to serve hyperscalers, neoclouds, sovereign clouds, and OEM partners. The SeniorDirector will serve as the company's strategic thought leader on how Western Digital can expand its value proposition and capture new revenue streams in the evolving data storage ecosystem.
This is a pure strategy and business development role requiring deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, software platforms, and emerging storage business models. The ideal candidate will bring a management consulting background with experience advising technology companies on platform strategy, ecosystem development, and business model innovation. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Strategy.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Strategic Opportunity Identification & Assessment**
+ Identify and evaluate high-value strategic opportunities in storage adjacencies (software, platforms, services, new business models).
+ Assess market opportunities in Software-Defined Storage (SDS), storage management platforms, data orchestration, and tiered storage solutions.
+ Evaluate emerging business models (Storage-as-a-Service, consumption-based pricing, platform partnerships).
+ Develop frameworks for assessing build vs. buy vs. partner decisions for software and platform opportunities.
+ Identify white space opportunities where Western Digital's capabilities create unique competitive advantages, analyzing the strategic fit and value creation potential relative to the core hardware business.
**Market & Customer Strategy**
+ Develop strategic approaches for serving hyperscale, neoclouds, and sovereign cloud initiatives.
+ Analyze customer infrastructure trends and storage requirements that extend beyond hardware.
+ Evaluate opportunities for differentiated solutions for emerging segments (e.g., edge computing, private/hybrid cloud).
+ Assess evolving OEM partnership models for deeper value chain integration.
+ Understand customer Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) drivers and map buying behaviors for integrated solutions versus component purchases.
**Software & Platform Strategy**
+ Evaluate opportunities in storage management software, data placement, and intelligent tiering solutions.
+ Assess Software-Defined Storage (SDS) architectures and Western Digital's potential role in the ecosystem.
+ Analyze platform partnership opportunities with cloud providers, System Integrators (SIs), and infrastructure software vendors.
+ Evaluate API strategies, developer ecosystems, and platform business models relevant to storage.
+ Assess opportunities to leverage WD's storage expertise through software intelligence and optimization layers.
+ Analyze the competitive landscape in storage software to identify differentiation opportunities.
**Partnership & Ecosystem Development**
+ Develop and execute strategic partnership frameworks for software vendors, cloud providers, and system integrators.
+ Evaluate potential strategic partners and alliances within the storage ecosystem.
+ Assess diverse partnership models (licensing, co-development, joint ventures, revenue sharing).
+ Analyze ecosystem dynamics to build platform effects and network value.
+ Evaluate sovereign cloud initiatives globally for partnership opportunities.
+ Support business development teams with strategic frameworks for partner evaluation and deal structuring.
**Business Model Innovation**
+ Evaluate new business models for storage including consumption-based pricing, outcome-based models, and managed services
+ Assess storage-as-a-service opportunities and requirements for Western Digital to compete in service-based models
+ Analyze financial implications and unit economics of alternative business models vs. traditional product sales
+ Evaluate capabilities, partnerships, and investments required to execute on new business models
+ Assess implications of business model shifts on go-to-market, operations, and organizational capabilities
+ Develop business cases and financial models for adjacency opportunities and new business model initiatives
**Strategic Analysis & Executive Communication**
+ Conduct rigorous strategic analysis of adjacency opportunities with clear recommendations for executive decision-making
+ Prepare strategic deep-dives and prepared executive and board briefings on storage adjacency strategies, translating complex platform and ecosystem opportunities into clear, actionable C-suite and investment priorities.
+ Synthesize market research, customer insights, and competitive intelligence into strategic recommendations and thought leadership on industry evolution and business model disruption.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
+ Partner with Strategy to identify integrated solutions and cross-selling opportunities.
+ Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on platform roadmaps, technical feasibility and feature prioritization for adjacency initiatives.
+ Work with Business Development and Corporate Development on partnership evaluation, M&A targets, and deal execution.
+ Engage Sales and Marketing to understand customer needs and validate strategic assumptions.
+ Collaborate with Finance on financial modeling, business case development, and investment prioritization
**Qualifications**
+ **Experience:** 12+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development with a focus on technology platforms and ecosystems. 5+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm strongly preferred.
+ **Expertise:** Proven track record developing platform strategies, ecosystem frameworks, and business model innovations for technology companies. Deep experience with cloud infrastructure, neo clouds, data storage, or enterprise infrastructure markets is strongly preferred.
+ **Skills:** Exceptional strategic thinking, deep expertise in platform strategy, two-sided markets, and ecosystem dynamics. Outstanding analytical/financial modeling skills, including business case development.
+ **Core Competencies:**
+ **Strategic Vision:** Ability to identify emerging trends and non-obvious opportunities.
+ **Technical & Market Knowledge:** Strong technical understanding of emerging trends in AI infrastructure and edge computing alongside cloud architectures and data storage requirements across hyperscale, neo cloud , sovereign and enterprise segments.
+ **Platform Thinking:** Deep expertise in platform strategy, two-sided markets, and ecosystem dynamics (network effects).
+ **Ecosystem Orchestration:** Skill in designing and managing complex multi-party relationships.
+ **Communication & Influence:** Proven ability to craft compelling strategic narratives and translate technical/market complexity into clear, actionable executive recommendations. Ability to drive alignment across organizational boundaries and influence C-suite decisions.
+ **Education:** MBA from a top-tier business school is required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related analytical field is required.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Direct consulting experience advising storage, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise software companies.
+ Experience with platform strategy projects including marketplace development, ecosystem strategy, or API strategies.
+ Background in business development or corporate development with experience structuring strategic partnerships.
+ Prior experience working with or for hyperscale cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or large OEMs.
+ Knowledge of sovereign cloud initiatives in Europe, Asia-Pacific, or Middle East regions.
+ Experience with M&A due diligence or strategic investment evaluation in software or platforms.
+ Familiarity with open-source software models and community-driven platform development.
+ International business experience, including understanding of regional market dynamics and partnership models.
**Performance Metrics**
+ Quality and impact of strategic recommendations on adjacency investment decisions
+ Identification of high-value strategic opportunities that lead to partnership or investment decisions
+ Rigor and clarity of business cases and strategic analyses for adjacency opportunities
+ Effectiveness in influencing executive strategy and resource allocation for new initiatives
+ Stakeholder satisfaction across executive leadership and cross-functional partners
+ Contribution to partnership pipeline and deal flow in storage adjacencies
+ Quality of strategic thought leadership on storage industry evolution and business model innovation
**Location**
+ San Jose, California (primary)
+ Flexibility for remote work within established company policies
+ 25-35% travel including domestic and international travel to meet with hyperscale customers, potential partners, industry events, and consulting network
**What Makes This Role Unique**
This is a critical strategic leadership position tasked with driving Western Digital's transformation by identifying and executing entirely new, multi-billion dollar revenue streams beyond the core HDD business in storage adjacencies (software, platforms, and services). The focus is high-stakes, requiring the development of strategic approaches for complex ecosystems, particularly the high-growth neoclouds, sovereign cloud initiatives, and global hyperscalers, relying heavily on Ecosystem Orchestration and the ability to shape C-suite decisions and define the company's future value proposition.
**Additional Information**
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (************************************************************************************** " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here (*********************************************************************************************** .
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be **02/08/2025** (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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$142k-191k yearly est. 42d ago
Associate Director, Global Integrated Evidence Operations
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. 4.9
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
The Global Integrated Evidence Operations, Associate Director role oversees and coordinates the operational processes, digital system support, and governance for Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I), which includes responsibility for operating models, system readiness, and process adherence for integrated evidence planning (IEP) and generation programs across the enterprise. In addition, the role will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of general department operations to support timely and transparent delivery of high impact evidence.
Responsibilities:
+ Support the creation and management of IEPprogramwith a focus on operational efficiency by building out andmaintainingdigital planning platform/repository
+ Track and report IEP programupdatesto leadership
+ Overseethe digital IEPplanning platform/repository andmonitordata quality
+ Ensure operational excellence through the continued development and implementation of standardized processes, tools, and governance for IEPand generation
+ Contribute to the development of operational KPIs and dashboards tomonitorperformance and drive continuous improvement for IEPplanning and generation
+ Lead enterprise training,change management, and capability building forsystems, process, and governance
+ Supportevidence planning governance to ensure alignment with asset vision and strategic objectives
+ Supportevidence generation governance to oversee the execution of evidence generation activities.
+ Contribute strategic thinking and thought partnership forevidenceoperations,systemsand governance
+ Recommend process improvements and efficiencies toleadership
+ Develop andmaintainrelationships with colleagues involved in the IEP, evidencegenerationand governance processes.
**Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in drug development or business management.
+ 5+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs.
+ Proventrack recordin program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences.
+ Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks andfocuswork accordingly.
+ Capability to synthesizelarge amountsof data into meaningful content.
+ Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
+ Excellent project, time management, and organizational skills.
+ Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead parallel projects.
+ Competence in drug development lifecycle and scientific understanding of assets.
**Preferred:**
+ Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile).
+ Experience in developing IEPs or managing complex processes across cross-functional stakeholders.
+ Experience in leading or working closely with leadership governance
+ Successful execution and management of multiple projects supporting life sciences research.
+ Technical experience in drugdevelopment/commercialization.
+ Knowledge of drug development lifecycle functions such as Discovery, Clinical Trials, and Regulatory.
+ Experience with digital technology to support management of planning and research
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $164,530.00 - Maximum $245,985.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Application Deadline** : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
**Company benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* .
**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com) .
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Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
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$164.5k yearly 60d+ ago
Director, Program Management
Stark Aerospace 4.1
Senior director job in Columbus, MS
Strategic Role
Lead the Program Management organization and contribute to maturing our program management processes and procedures to support rapid growth
Work with VP of Program Management and individual Program Managers to drive ramp up execution and rapid expansion of production lines for major programs
Work with VP of Program Management and Senior Leadership team to integrate manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, and operations into individual program IPTs.
Apply Lean Six Sigman principles (Green or Black Belt a plus).
Pursue continuous improvement in processes and program delivery.
Project Planning and Scheduling
Develop a detailed project planning process outlining all phases, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
Create a corporate wide resource allocation planning process and execute regular reviews with senior leadership
Assists in the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
Team Management
Assemble and lead the Program Management organization, ensuring that all team members are clear on their tasks and responsibilities.
Formalize and mature program management processes and obtain buy-in to execute across all programs
Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve conflicts
Schedules program management reviews ensuring standardized information
Works collaboratively with all employees throughout the organization.
Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules.
Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and training to team members as needed.
Budget and Cost Management
Work with Program management organization to develop and manage the project budget, ensuring costs are kept within agreed limits by monitors labor, material, overhead, and other costs related to programs.
Develop Earned Value Management processes and implement within the Program financial processes
Work with Program Managers to monitor and control project expenditures and ensure efficient use of resources.
Handle any budget -related issues, present along with the Program Manager in change mitigation plans to senior leadership and make necessary adjustments.
Risk Management
Work with the Program Management organization to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Ensure risks are monitored throughout the project lifecycle and take proactive measures to address them
Ensure there are contingency plans in place for critical risks
Communicate status of critical risks and their mitigation plans to senior leadership team
Change Management
Work with the individual Program Managers to identify and manage any charges to the project scope, schedule, or resources.
Ensure that changes are properly documented, communicated, and approved.
Work with the individual Program Managers to mitigate the impact of changes on the project
Compliance and Governance
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, standards, ITAR, and regulatory requirements.
Support CMMC familiarity and compliance.
Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews.
Address quality issues promptly.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supervising the Program Management organization comprised of Program Managers, Project Managers, and our export compliance team
Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office environment.
Physical Demands
This position is often sedentary. However, the employee often is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required for this position include sufficient visual acuity to read written documents and computer monitors.
Education
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
Demonstrated experience in project management using the principles and tools for measuring project/program success. Preferably in the defense industry.
PMP, PgMP, or similar certification required.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office including MS Project.
Minimum of 10 plus years of experience as a Program Manager in a DOD environment managing large scale projects is required.
Preference for candidates with experience in industry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
Excellent verbal an written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills
Lean Six Sigman Certification is a plus.
Demonstrated abilities to organize a program team with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C.6010
$106k-138k yearly est. 4d ago
Director of Workforce Management and Capacity Planning
Datavant
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
The Director of Workforce Management, Forecast Planning & Capacity will provide strategic leadership and long-term planning for all Payer WFM programs supporting multi-site, multi-channel and Global contact center operations. This leader will own the end-to-end forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling strategy, and workforce technology ecosystem to ensure the organization can meet service, efficiency, and growth objectives.
The Director will oversee a high-performing team of leaders, analysts, and system SMEs responsible for developing proactive staffing models, building scalable workforce processes, and operationalizing automated and dynamic plans across phone, digital, and outsourced channels. This role will partner closely with Operations, Finance, HR, Technology, Inventory Management, and senior leadership to align workforce strategies to business goals, emerging customer demand, and evolving contact center capabilities.
**You will:**
_Strategic Leadership & Workforce Planning_
+ Develop the enterprise workforce management vision, strategy, and operating model for forecasting, staffing, capacity planning, scheduling, and intraday management across all channels.
+ Create dynamic capacity models incorporating growth projections, seasonal and cyclical patterns, product roadmap changes, financial targets and personnel types for all retrieval methods.
+ Lead long-range forecasting development that leverages predictive analytics, advanced modeling, and scenario planning to support budget planning and operational readiness.Build dynamic staffing frameworks that respond to real-time volume trends and inventory shifts, enabling proactive decision-making and rapid load balancing.
_Operational Excellence & Technology Ownership_
+ Oversee the governance, optimization, and roadmap of WFM technology systems, including forecasting engines, scheduling platforms, outbound dialers, and real-time management tools.
+ Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual effort, streamline capacity workflows, and increase forecasting accuracy (e.g., machine learning-enabled models, automated campaign pacing, real-time dynamic intraday tools).
_Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment_
+ Collaborate with Operations and Inventory leaders to align staffing strategies to operational needs, inventory flows, and priority work drivers.
+ Partner with Finance, Operations and HR to ensure workforce plans and staffing models align with budget expectations, headcount targets, and ROI frameworks.
+ Present workforce forecasts, business cases, and performance narratives to executive leadership, translating data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
_Team Leadership & Development_
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, supervisors, analysts, and system administrators responsible for forecasting, planning, scheduling, intraday actions, and telephony operations.Establish performance standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement programs across the WFM organization.
+ Create a culture of operational excellence, cross-training, and analytical rigor while ensuring succession planning and skill development across the team.
_Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement_
+ Oversee enterprise reporting of forecast accuracy, staffing adherence, capacity utilization, dialer performance, and service delivery metrics.
+ Identify gaps in performance, workflow inefficiencies, and control weaknesses while leading strategic initiatives to close those gaps.
+ Optimize vendor/BPO partner models, including capacity plans, performance SLAs, and volume allocation strategies.
_Risk, Compliance & Governance_
+ Ensure all outbound dialing activities and workforce processes comply with regulatory requirements, risk controls, and documented procedures.Partner with business stakeholders and risk teams to maintain accurate control inventories, workflows, and monitoring routines that support consistent internal and external control testing.
**What you will bring to the table:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field (Master's preferred), or equivalent experience.
+ 10-12+ years of progressive Workforce Management experience, including forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, and real-time management in a multi-channel contact center environment.
+ 5+ years of leadership experience managing large, multi-layered WFM teams (managers, analysts, supervisors, administrators).
+ Demonstrated expertise in Director-level strategic planning, including enterprise forecasting models, long-range capacity planning, budget alignment, and scenario modeling.
+ Advanced analytical capability, including experience developing automated forecasting models, predictive analytics, or machine learning-supported planning tools.
+ Proven experience overseeing large-scale telephony and outbound dialing platforms (NICE/CXOne, RingCentral, Genesys, or equivalent), including campaign strategy and system performance optimization.Strong knowledge of WFM platforms, telephony routing systems, and dialer technologies, with a focus on automation and scalability.
+ Exceptional business acumen, with the ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations for senior executives.
+ Strong understanding of complex inventory management and how inventory flows impact capacity demand, dialing strategy, and operational performance.
+ Advanced proficiency in SQL, analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau), and Excel, with the ability to build and direct analytical frameworks.
+ Experience working with outsourced contact centers, including staffing governance, productivity metrics, and performance management.
+ Deep knowledge of call center KPIs, workforce optimization methods, and operational workflows.
+ Outstanding communication abilities, with experience presenting to executives, leading cross-functional workstreams, and influencing strategic decisions.
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We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.
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The estimated base salary range (not including variable pay) for this role is:
$167,000-$208,000 USD
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$167k-208k yearly 14d ago
Management - MS Gulf Coast
Chers Restaurant Group
Senior director job in Biloxi, MS
Do you believe in true Southern hospitality? Do you have a love for service and making people happy? Are you really awesome at making new friends? Has anyone ever said your smile is contagious? Would you like to help host the most amazing dinner party everyday?
If this sounds like you we should probably talk! We are looking for a handful of amazing people to add to our team, and you just may be the perfect fit.
Management applicants please email your resume to ***********************.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee every aspect of restaurant operations.
Ensures excellent guest service that meets or exceeds expectations.
Ensures that the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.
Manages day-to-day operations - profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
Works with leadership to control all profit and loss centers, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
Operates the business in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
Coordinates interviews, hiring, and training employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Responsible for all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties, completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with Mugshots policies and procedures.
Manages all shifts, which include daily decision-making, staff support, scheduling, and planning while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
Maximizes table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
Enforces safe work behaviors to maintain a safe environment for both guests and crew members.
Monitors daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards.
Meets the restaurant's P&L and expense goals.
Promotes suggestive selling techniques.
Maintain professional behavior while creating a warm, fun, friendly, and hospitable atmosphere.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a salaried manager in a full-service, casual dining environment.
Experience with a full-service alcohol-serving facility.
Record of maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
Serve-Safe certified.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team.
Some exposure to P&L and sales building highly desirable.
$80k-121k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Director, R&D Process Excellence
Vontier
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to maximize the impact of R&D across the enterprise by optimizing processes, aligning initiatives with business strategy, and implementing robust performance measurement frameworks. This role will focus on increasing R&D maturity-particularly within software organizations-by developing governance structures and methodologies to measure and improve ROI while reducing quality issues. The successful candidate will drive the adoption of scalable toolkits such as Scaled Agile and Lean practices to accelerate continuous improvement across manufacturing and software businesses. Additionally, this position will support business units in project prioritization through portfolio management, foster collaboration to identify inefficiencies, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. The role requires close alignment and collaboration with key stakeholders including R&D leaders, project management, and business partners to build a strong pipeline of force multipliers and deliver measurable enterprise-wide results.
This position also serves as a rotational or pathway role toward Functional R&D Leadership, offering significant leadership growth opportunities.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Maximize R&D impact through process optimization, strategic alignment, and performance measurement.
+ Increase maturity in R&D for software organization, create a methodology and governance structure for measuring and improving ROI, Reduce quality issues.
+ Maximizing enterprise R&D to deliver results.
+ Develop performance metrics that can be applied across the business for quality, delivery and return on investment.
+ Evaluate and improve R&D processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities to work collaboratively.
+ Optimize and deploy toolkits (Scaled Agile) that can be applied into manufacturing and software businesses.
+ Optimize and integrate Lean tools within the Scaled Agile Framework to accelerate adoption of continuous improvement practices across the enterprise
+ Support business units to prioritize projects via portfolio management, considering an enterprise lens.
+ Align projects with strategy.
+ Report insights to senior leadership.
+ Build and develop a funnel of force multipliers.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors's degree in Business or related field. MBA preferred.
+ 5-7 years' experience in R&D Roles with deep understanding of customer and product lifecycle
+ Proven experience interacting with C-Suite Executives
+ Exceptional at leading and effecting change through influence; adept at change management
+ Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
+ In-depth knowledge of at least one of Vontier's BUs customers, products, and strategy is a plus
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant's geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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**WHO IS VONTIER**
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves - delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at *************** .
**At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.**
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
**Together, let's power the way the world move** **s!**
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$106k-154k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Vice President, Artificial Intelligence
Cardinal Health 4.4
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
**_What Data Science contributes to Cardinal Health_** The Data & Analytics Function oversees the analytics life-cycle in order to identify, analyze and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage. This function manages analytic data platforms, the access, design and implementation of reporting/business intelligence solutions, and the application of advanced quantitative modeling.
Data Science applies base, scientific methodologies from various disciplines, techniques and tools that extracts knowledge and insight from data to solve complex business problems on large data sets, integrating multiple systems.
**_Job Summary_**
The Vice President, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (CoE). This is a critical leadership role responsible for leading the organization's AI strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful implementation of AI & GenAI solutions across the global enterprise. This individual will lead a team of AI specialists, collaborate with business unit leaders, and champion the adoption of responsible and ethical AI practices. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of executive leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen, with a proven track record of building and scaling AI & GenAI capabilities within a complex large organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
**Strategic Leadership & Vision:**
+ Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
+ Demonstrate thought leadership in the rapidly changing world of AI. This person should have great networks in the AI & GenAI space and knowledge of and experience in the changing technology. Additionally, they should have the ability to translate what this means to Cardinal Health so that they can bring concepts back to set strategic direction and unlock value for the enterprise.
+ Maintain an enterprise perspective, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage and operational efficiency.
+ Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the AI COE, staying abreast of the latest advancements in AI and related technologies.
+ Apply critical thinking to complex problems and make strategic decisions, even when dealing with ambiguity and incomplete information.
**Team Leadership & Talent Development:**
+ Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of AI specialists, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI architects
+ Develop and implement talent planning strategies to attract, retain, and develop top AI talent.
+ Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the AI COE, encouraging knowledge sharing and experimentation.
**Stakeholder Management & Communication:**
+ Act as a dynamic and versatile leader who can generate excitement around our AI strategy with leadership and the broader organization.
+ Effectively communicate the AI strategy and roadmap to stakeholders at all levels of the organization (developers to CEO/Board of Directors).
+ Build strong relationships with business unit leaders, IT partners, and other key stakeholders to drive AI adoption and alignment.
+ Present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, tailoring the message to the specific audience.
+ Demonstrate influence and navigate the corporate landscape to secure resources and support for AI initiatives.
**AI Project Execution & Delivery:**
+ Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects, from ideation and proof-of-concept to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
+ Ensure the successful execution of AI projects, adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
+ Balance delivery of a portfolio across a large enterprise
+ Manage global resources, including FTEs, contractors, and external partners
+ Apply financial acumen to develop business cases, manage budgets, and track the ROI of AI investments.
**Operational Excellence & Governance:**
+ Establish and maintain operational metrics to track the performance and impact of AI solutions.
+ Implement robust AI governance and AI ethics frameworks to ensure responsible and compliant AI practices.
+ Oversee IT risk, security, and controls related to AI systems and data.
+ Drive simplification and efficiency in AI operations.
**Partnerships & Collaboration:**
+ Collaborate effectively with partner roles across the organization, including IT, SOX, EA, and OpEx teams.
+ Maintain a strong understanding of business processes and industry trends to identify opportunities for AI innovation.
**Technology & Innovation:**
+ Maintain a strong understanding of digital technologies and trends, with a focus on AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing.
+ Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation within the AI COE, encouraging the exploration of new AI techniques and technologies.
+ Ensure the security and appropriate controls are in place for AI systems and data.
**_Qualifications_**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field preferred. Master's degree or Ph.D. a plus.
+ Understanding of AI and machine learning principles, techniques, and technologies.
+ Strong knowledge of data analytics, data governance, and data visualization.
+ Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP) and AI development tools.
+ Knowledge of AI ethics and responsible AI principles.
+ Experience with MLOps practices and tools.
+ Healthcare experience.
+ Demonstrated ability to think strategically, execute effectively, and drive continuous improvement. Strong social/emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills.
+ Proven experience building and leading an enterprise AI COE for a large organization.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present them effectively to diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
+ Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and build strong working relationships. Experience with change management methodologies to guide stakeholders through change. This person will need to be a dynamic leader who is able to guide the organization through change, drive adoption of AI, and work cross-functionally to make this happen at an enterprise-scale.
+ Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, business case development, and ROI analysis.
+ Project/Program Management: Proven ability to manage complex AI projects and programs, delivering results on time and within budget. The person should have meaningful/transformative high-impact examples of use cases they've implemented and an ability to help Cardinal Health accelerate their AI journey and value realization.
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership and direction for multiple operational units or disciplines through; Directors may manage Managers
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Approves significant policies and procedures that will result in the achievement of organizational goals
+ Develops and implements functional and/or operational strategy
+ Decisions have a serious impact on overall success or failure on area of accountability and external stakeholders
+ Interacts with all levels of internal and/or external leaders
+ Influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance
**Anticipated salary range:** $171,000 - $263,000
**Bonus eligible:** Yes
**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
**Application window anticipated to close:** 1/28/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
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$171k-263k yearly 10d ago
Senior Manager, Value Realization Leader
UKG 4.6
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
**Why UKG** : At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**About the Team **
The Enterprise Solutions & Experience (ESE) organization, led by our CIO, drives UKG's enterprise transformation. The Value Management Office (VMO), under the VP of IT Strategy & Transformation, is dedicated to ensuring every initiative delivers measurable business outcomes. Value Realization Leaders (VRLs) are embedded within this team to orchestrate strategy, execution, and adoption across ESE, focusing on realized business value.
**About the Role **
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, VMO leader, to join our ESE team. This role leads a team of Value Realization Leaders, guiding alignment with corporate strategy, monitoring excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. in this pivotal role, you will ensure that every initiative delivers tangible business outcomes, accelerate ROI, strengthen strategic alignment, and drive adoption across the enterprise. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage the lifecycle of value delivery, and serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors.
**Responsibilities:**
People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear direction, communicate performance expectations, and regular feedback to ensure achievement of individual and departmental goals.
- Effectively manage resource allocation, balance team workloads, and capacity planning to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.
Strategy Execution & Alignment
- Develop and drive the translation of enterprise and ESE product strategies into executable, outcome-driven plans that shape and influence business direction.
- Lead strategic alignment across functions by ensuring initiatives and programs reinforce enterprise priorities, proactively managing trade-offs, and optimizing portfolio-level interdependencies.
- Partner with senior business and product leaders to set enterprise-wide value realization targets and define success measures that guide investment and execution decisions.
Value Realization & Impact Tracking
- Manage the entire life cycle of value delivery for projects and programs, from ideation to post-delivery evaluation.
- Establish KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, customer experience); review progress against targets
- Track realized value post-launch and drive accountability for sustained results.
- Continuously improve delivery velocity, adoption, and return on investment.
Orchestration & Execution Excellence
- Oversee the entire project and program portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated to initiatives that provide the greatest value.
- Coordinate across ESE product, engineering, and business functions to ensure cohesive execution.
- Anticipate delivery risks, surface decisions, and remove blockers proactively.
- Maintain agility through iteration, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
Advisory & Influence at Scale
- Guide decision-making by reviewing structured problem-solving approaches and outcome-based recommendations.
- Provide executive-level visibility through oversight of reporting and storytelling frameworks.
Change Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and ensure organizational adoption of new capabilities and processes.
- Shape mindsets and behaviors to sustain impact beyond project completion.
- Coach and mentor teams to build outcome orientation and business fluency
**About You **
**Basic Qualifications :**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing teams, including responsibility for performance, development, and engagement.
- 12+ years of experience in program management, strategy execution, or transformation leadership roles.
- Proven track record delivering measurable business outcomes in cross-functional environments.
- Strong business and technical fluency; able to navigate both executive discussions and delivery details.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise business applications (ERP - D365, CRM - Salesforce, EDW, Data & Analytics, HRIS, financial systems) and digital employee experience initiatives (collaboration tools, infrastructure, cloud migration, endpoint management),
- Experience in product-led or technology-driven organizations preferred.
- Consulting or advisory background a strong plus.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with large-scale system architecture and Lean Portfolio Management.
- Strong understanding of Agile practices (SAFe, Scrum, LPM, DevOps).
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, LPM are preferred.
- Experience with JIRA, PowerBI, DevOps and ServiceNow SPM tools
- Agile coach experience a plus
**Core Competencies**
- Value Orientation | Strategic Alignment | Business Acumen
- Technical / Product Literacy | Problem Solving | Agility
- Stakeholder Influence | Change Leadership | Talent Development
- Driver of Results and Self Driven
**Success Measures**
- % of initiatives meeting or exceeding business value targets
- Time-to-value reduction across key programs
- Adoption and utilization rates of delivered solutions
- Executive stakeholder satisfaction and confidence
- Demonstrated uplift in team maturity and delivery culture
**Travel Requirement:**
15% Travel
This job description has been written to include the general nature of work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email ******************
The pay range for this position is $129,500 to $180,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at *********************************************
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$129.5k-180k yearly 10d ago
Director of Institutional Analytics
MSU Jobs 3.8
Senior director job in Starkville, MS
The Director of Institutional Analytics will lead the strategic design, execution, and management of data analytics operations across the institution. This role involves deep collaboration with academic and administrative departments to enhance institutional effectiveness through data-driven decision-making. The Director will translate complex data into actionable insights and ensure the accuracy and integrity of institutional data.
Salary Grade: 18
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive analytics strategy that aligns with the institution's goals.
2. Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data.
3. Maintain and improve systems for data management and reporting.
4. Provide leadership and training to staff on best practices in data analytics and reporting.
5. Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making processes.
6. Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate research findings to inform decision-making processes.
7. Lead the institutional research team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
8. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support research initiatives.
9. Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in institutional research and higher education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in the area of Institutional Research, Education Evaluation/Assessment, or Educational Psychology and Five (5) years in an analytics or institutional research role.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Doctorate degree in a related field.
2. Strong background in institutional research, analysis, and effectiveness.
3. Deep understanding of higher education reporting environments.
4. Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic priorities.
5. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively.
6. Proficiency in advanced statistical techniques and methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Strong proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Python).
2. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
5. Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for higher education institutions.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at *********************** and attach a cover letter, resume, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, **************.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: ************** or *******************.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at ************** or *******************. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
$74k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Senior Director, Platform Product Management
Pagerduty 3.8
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.
Join us. (******************************* At PagerDuty, you'll tackle complex problems, collaborate with kind and ambitious people, and help build a more equitable world-all in a flexible, award-winning workplace.
PagerDuty is seeking a **SeniorDirector, Platform Product Management** to join our diverse, customer-focused team in leading the industry's transformation to fully automated operations! Our vision: a world where AI-augmented software developers build and ship applications 10x faster, and those applications run reliably and autonomously in production. When the unexpected happens, AI agents and automated remediation will resolve most issues-so human teams can focus on innovation, not firefighting.
In this pivotal role, you'll own the foundation of the PagerDuty Operations Cloud as a key technical product leader across several development teams. You'll define our platform strategy, evolve our roadmap and guide execution. The platform team will create leverage for internal application development teams to build new products faster and enable customers and partners to integrate PagerDuty with other tools. You'll work directly with our largest, most sophisticated customers who seek a high level of configurability, scalability and security to manage real-time work across their tool stack.
The ideal candidate will bridge the world between API-first platform principles and understanding the burning problems of application development teams and external developers (in customer accounts, ISVs, plus tech and distribution partners). You're equally comfortable discussing the merits of an API structure and the business case for integration with a potential platform partner. You can rapidly learn 3rd-party applications and their platform concepts (ServiceNow, Atlassian, Salesforce, etc) and design a platform strategy that is valuable, feasible, usable, and viable.
**Important note: While this role is posted as remote, candidates who are located near one of our hub locations (San Francisco, Atlanta, or Toronto) will be given preference.**
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Guide product strategy, prioritization, and roadmap allocating resources strategically between innovation and sustaining existing products to optimize business outcomes for:
+ Core services: admin, authentication, security, notification, ingestion, app experience
+ Developer Experience: APIs & Integrations - docs & tools, strategic integrations
+ Infrastructure & Internal Tools: Internal admin tools, distribution channel enablement
+ Build shared services and components to be used by multiple teams to create leverage and accelerate application feature delivery velocity
+ Deliver APIs, developer tools and content to seamlessly onboard PagerDuty apps and professional services teams and customers onto the platform
+ Evolve our contextual data platform enabling scalable and secure ingestion and correlation of data across a vast number of sources to be consumed by and contributed to by our apps
+ Expand our integration ecosystem through internal development and partnerships across communications platforms, infrastructure, monitoring and observability, ITSM and IDPs and other developer tools
+ Partner with infrastructure and security teams to meet our reliability, scalability, and compliance objectives
+ Drive project prioritization based on customer value, compliance, developer velocity, cost control, and other business objectives across internal app teams, professional services, customers and 3rd-party partners
+ Foster a high-performing, product management team with diversity of experience and perspectives through coaching, empowerment, and accountability
+ Build trusted relationships with customers, partners, media and industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, representing PagerDuty as a thought leader
**Basic Qualifications**
+ 6-10+ years in technical product management for a B2B enterprise SaaS company, preferably with platform experience (APIs, developer tooling, shared services, etc.)
+ Experience building, coaching and leading high-performing teams of 5+ PMs
+ Strong knowledge of integration architecture, patterns and platforms, understanding of cross-application business processes and flows, and knowledge of API best practices
+ Technical knowledge from academic background and/or work experience enabling you to partner with and be respected by experienced engineers
+ Ability to experiment with 3rd party APIs, designing APIs based on RESTful principles, and collaborating on integration solution design
+ Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams that include engineering, product management, sales, and marketing
+ Ability write, speak, and think about complicated and highly technical problems with uncommon lucidity
+ Self-motivated user of AI tools for personal productivity and the craft of product with a bias towards scaling team output with technology rather than adding headcount
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or technical field, MBA is a plus
+ Practical experience as a software developer is a big plus
The base salary range for this position is 200,000 - 337,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.
Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.
**Hesitant to apply?**
We encourage you to submit your resume even if you don't meet every requirement. We value potential and consider each candidate's full professional story. Whether you're exploring a career change or taking your next step, we look forward to reviewing your application. If this just isn't the right role or time - sign up for job alerts (**************************************** !
**Where we work**
PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices (**************************************** in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we **cannot** employ candidates residing in:
**Location restrictions:**
**Australia:** Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
**Canada:** Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
**United States:** Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
_Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role._
**How we work**
Our values (************************************** guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.
People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.
**What we offer**
As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site (********************************************** .
**Your package may include:**
+ Competitive salary
+ Comprehensive benefits package
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ Company equity*
+ ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
+ Retirement or pension plan*
+ Generous paid vacation time
+ Paid holidays and sick leave
+ Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
+ Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
+ Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
+ Company-wide hack weeks
+ Mental wellness programs
*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure
**About PagerDuty**
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses
PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.
Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site (*********************************** and @pagerduty on Instagram.
**Additional Information**
PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy (****************************************** .
PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
PagerDuty uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
$135k-172k yearly est. 60d+ ago
US Senior Pay & Time Manager
GE Aerospace 4.8
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
GE Aerospace's US Pay & Time Center of Excellence (COE) is a team of dedicated specialists focused on delivering accurate and timely payroll and time & attendance services for exempt and non-exempt employee populations. The team ensures seamless integration and alignment of payroll and time & attendance processes with broader organizational goals, establishing standard work and governance to leverage best practices and support the successful preparation, processing, and documentation of payroll.
The US Senior Pay & Time Manager role is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of payroll and time & attendance specialists supporting exempt and non-exempt US employee populations across multiple sites and business units. This role drives sets direction and drives strategic initiatives to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, enabling employees to focus on delivering excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). As a key partner to site leaders and senior stakeholders, the US Senior Pay & Time Manager fosters strong connections across the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities while using Flight Deck to implement process improvements, standardization, simplification, and operational efficiency. This role leverages best practices from across GE Aerospace and external benchmarks, guiding leaders and the team in creating innovative solutions to enhance payroll systems and practices. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to payroll operations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement.
This role partners closely with HR Managers, Business Leaders, Digital Technology, and other People Operations teams, acting as a liaison across these functions to drive process improvements, enhance system functionality, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will influence strategy and priorities across sites and programs, ensuring consistent execution and measurable impact on SQDC.
As a US Senior Pay & Time Manager, you will be responsible for leading the compliance, productivity and efficiency of the essential service and process delivery of payroll and time & attendance functions. You will provide strategic direction and insight on continuous improvement solutions to evolve and enhance payroll and time & attendance processes and systems, and you will build leadership capability to sustain results. Additionally you will be responsible for serving as a peer mentor to other team leaders in the NAM organization.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.
+ Leading a high-performing team, developing the team's technical proficiency, making training and development opportunities available and achievable.
+ Partner with others such as site leaders, vendors, HR Partners, Total Rewards, and People Ops teams on compliant and sustainable design, implementation, and governance of pay practices, resolving complex escalations and risk.
+ Manage the partnership with Digital Technology and time and attendance application support to provide feedback and direction on the time and attendance system road map & strategy, and partner on implementation and maintenance.
+ Drive process improvements and implement strategic initiatives.
+ Resolving complex escalations and risk, explaining complex payroll concepts to a range of employee personas from executives to HR to production employees in a clear and approachable manner.
+ Implement standard work for pay & time processes & procedures.
+ Building strong cross-functional relationships and executive stakeholder management; aligning objectives and resources across functions; surfacing risks with mitigation plans.
+ Analyzing payroll data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, leading root cause analysis; translating insights into action plans with measurable outcomes.
+ Managing over/underpayment processes and partnership with HR and Union Relations / Employee Relations teams to ensure appropriate action.
+ Provide insight on team strategy and continuous improvement solutions.
+ Identifying opportunities and pain points, offering solution design options to improve payroll and time & attendance processes.
+ Providing payroll and time & attendance expertise and leadership during M&A activities.
+ Translating strategies into action plans and align team priorities to the business.
+ Obtaining certification in either Workday, Time System or Payroll within one year in role to ensure appropriate level of technical leadership for role.
+ Serve as a peer mentor to other team leaders in NAM organization.
**Qualifications/ Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited university with minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area.
+ Expertise in Workday Payroll, time & attendance systems and integration with payroll processes.
+ Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, tax compliance and reporting.
+ Willing to travel as needed up to 15%.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Workday, or time system certification.
+ Strong problem-solving skills to address complex payroll challenges.
+ Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage employees, leaders, and external partners.
+ Willingness to deep dive into current time and attendance site practices and develop strategy and execute resulting in standardization of work across sites.
+ Serve as a role model continuous improvement behaviors needed to encourage and embed change.
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
+ Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills; solutions-oriented approach
+ Experience in managing internal & external audits.
+ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple urgent deliverables; experience in a matrixed leadership environment.
+ Experience with managing people virtually or a geographical dispersed team.
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ The base pay range for this position is $117,000 - 160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 7th, 2025.
+ GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$117k-160k yearly 39d ago
Director of Operations
Caterpillar 4.3
Senior director job in Corinth, MS
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
This is Caterpillar
The Caterpillar Remanufacturing division is at the heart of the enterprise's commitment to services and sustainability. Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped Caterpillar, Cat dealers, and our customers succeed by offering high-quality, lower-cost replacement parts remanufactured from genuine Cat components. Cat Reman brings the value at the core of every Cat product back to life - reducing waste and minimizing the need for raw material and energy to produce new parts. Overall, it's good for customers, Caterpillar, and the environment.
Caterpillar is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee and direct the Reman operations for the Mississippi campus - including 3 large facilities including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution, and warehousing. This position leads a workforce of over 1200 employees.
What You Will Do:
* Ensure customer satisfaction, develop and maintain processes, manage the operating systems, and maintain the facility
* Must meet key indicators, demonstrating improvement in cost reduction, asset turns, period costs and total employment
* Manage staffing, development, and performance management programs for operations staff; managing, motivating, and developing management team
* Oversee operations activities, ensuring that schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively
* Maintain relationships with business, sales, and engineering; coordinating strategies, communications, and joint initiatives for multiple and distributed facilities
* Monitor overall operations performance and implement production, cost, and quality control mechanisms
* Drive a high performing safety culture
* Develop 5-10 year business strategy for each of the global facilities; directing all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment
What You Have:
* Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
* Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance
* Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
* Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes
* Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service
Degree and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor degree or equivalent experience desired
* Previous operations and leadership experience required
Additional Info:
* The primary location for this position is Corinth, MS.
* Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
* Sponsorship is not available
* International and Domestic travel up to 10%
* This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$203,670.00 - $305,510.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
* 401(k) savings plans*
* Health Savings Account (HSA)*
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
* Health Lifestyle Programs*
* Employee Assistance Program*
* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
* Career Development*
* Incentive bonus*
* Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
January 8, 2026 - January 25, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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$89k-117k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
Senior Geo-Spatial Imagery Manager
Valiant Integrated Services
Senior director job in Mississippi
Lead elements of a research & development campaign utilizing cutting edge geo-spatial intelligence tools and procedures. Provide imagery expertise and technical evaluation of new automated software and maritime detection algorithms developed and sponsored by naval commands and program offices.
Details:
Develop techniques and procedures to incorporate bathymetry, meteorology, oceanography and other scientific applications to reduce erroneous reporting and streamline analysis and dissemination of products.
Train military and civilian analysts on newly developed techniques and procedures that result from the research.
Present results to senior government scientists, program managers, and military leaders.
Coordinate with Naval staffs, Warfighting Development Centers, the Office of Naval Intelligence and the National Geo-Space Intelligence Agency (NGA).
Daily work environment in a Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Travel 15%
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor Degree from accredited university.
Experience leading teams of imagery analysts.
Experience providing research, data collection, processing and analysis of imagery/data via applications such as ArcGIS, Socet GXP and other intelligence community (IC) computer applications.
Experience providing quality assurance of geologic, bathymetric and scientific data used in the generation of digital databases and imagery products.
Navy imagery qualification (3910).
Eligible for Top Secret Security Clearance and access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
$64k-88k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Sr. Manager, Voice / Switching Platforms
Inabia Software & Consulting
Senior director job in Mississippi
Job Description: Sr. Manager, Voice / Switching Platforms Position: Full-Time, About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Manager to lead our Voice and Switching Platforms team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end ownership of our MetaSwitch and BroadWorks platforms. You will be the key technical authority, driving reliability, innovation, and operational excellence for our core voice and unified communications services.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned telecom leader with deep hands-on technical expertise, a proven track record in team leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between operations, architecture, product, and vendors. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and are passionate about delivering world-class telecom services, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of voice engineers and operations staff. Define the architecture, standards, and strategic roadmap for the voice switching and UC platforms.
Platform Management & Reliability: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the MetaSwitch and BroadWorks platforms, including feature rollouts, upgrades, patches, capacity planning, and migrations. Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery to meet strict performance SLAs.
Operational Excellence: Act as the ultimate point of escalation for complex, customer-impacting issues and critical outages. Drive troubleshooting efforts and ensure timely resolution.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key vendors (e.g., MetaSwitch/Microsoft, BroadWorks) for support, roadmap discussions, and escalations. Collaborate effectively with internal teams including Architecture, Product, and Customer Care.
Service Innovation: Partner in the design and launch of new services, including VoIP, Unified Communications, and network integrations.
Business Management: Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and platform licensing. Forecast capacity to align with business growth projections.
Process Improvement: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, escalation playbooks, and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
20+ years of progressive experience in voice/telecom engineering, with at least 10+ years in a leadership/management role.
Deep, hands-on technical experience with the MetaSwitch platform (switching, feature server, provisioning, interconnect).
Strong experience with BroadWorks / BroadSoft or equivalent UC/switching platforms.
Expert understanding of telecom protocols and technologies: SS7, SIP, RTP, codec interworking, QoS, and SBCs.
Proven experience in carrier operations, including SIP trunking, interconnect, and traffic management (LCR).
Strong familiarity with regulatory requirements, including emergency services (911 / NG9-1-1).
Excellent leadership, vendor management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage operations during outages and escalations.
Must be willing to be on-call and handle critical issues after hours as needed.
Technical Knowledge & Expertise:
Carrier Network Architecture: Class 4 & 5 switching, call signaling (SIP, SS7, ISUP).
VoIP & Interconnects: SBCs, Media Gateways, Softswitches, TDM/VoIP peering.
Numbering & Routing: Number Portability, CNAM, ENUM, and national routing databases.
OSS/BSS: Familiarity with provisioning, mediation, and billing systems.
Network Security: Fraud management, SIP security, and firewall/NAT traversal.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
Experience with cloud voice, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) of telecom functions.
Knowledge of IMS, 5G, VoLTE, or VoWiFi integrations.
Experience managing hybrid switch/UC architectures (legacy + cloud).
Prior exposure to international voice termination or wholesale VoIP.
Experience managing distributed or multi-site teams.
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$64k-88k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director Of Revenue Cycle Management
Mississippi Sports Medicine
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This position will require very strong industry-based knowledge of revenue cycle management and best practices. This strong leader must take a hands-on roll up their sleeves transformational approach to be successful. The position will have immediate responsibility for two large billing operations totaling more than 25 million in accounts receivable with a disproportionate amount of it aging and needing immediate attention. The position has direct supervision of all employees in RCM and over both databases and accounts receivables. The Revenue Cycle Manager will also need to be strong enough to acquire additional databases for new practices, helping with integration and support as they are acquired into the platform. The position will be expected to collaborate with senior management, provide weekly and monthly updating, but work independently.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required, degree in Health Care Administration or Business Administration preferred
AND
Experience:
Eight (8) years' experience in financial management including two (2) years in medical financials
Three (3) years' experience in managing 15+ employee department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Orthopedic billing experience helpful
Surgery Center billing experience helpful
Manage and supervise 20+ employees
Participate with senior management and independently develop and design workflows to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in billing, collections, and cash posting
Collaborate with the practice CEO and VP of RCM to set revenue cycle goals
Remain current in all regulatory matters related to the position
Manage the development of staff using performance measurement reports and tools
Review and approve write-offs for private pay and insurance accounts
Sign affidavits for collections agency
Create and maintain year-round accruals: malpractice insurance, property, furniture and fixture taxes, Christmas Bonus, depreciation, and reconciliation to schedule, etc.
Familiar with and remain proficient in ICD-10 and CPT codes and medical terminology
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint programs
Assist human resources in hiring business department employees: billing, medical records, insurance, and transcription
$69k-131k yearly est. 49d ago
Senior Manager-Payments Consulting- US Debit
American Express 4.8
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
+ Advance adoption of Amex debit capabilities
+ Manage processing partner relationships, integrations, and compliance; regularly engage with external partners on debit
+ Develop thorough documentation and operationally sustainable processes to ensure consistent results
+ Negotiate complex contracts with partners and customers
+ Create and expand relationships with key external debit partners
+ Develop technical proficiency and requisite fluency with network capabilities, including connectivity, specifications, and processes
+ Collaborate broadly, sharing roadmap and interoperability considerations, and thought-leadership regarding U.S. debit norms
+ Build strong positive relationships within Amex, including network, issuing, legal, pricing, policy, technology, and relationship management teams
+ Maintain deep and current knowledge about the payment services industry, debit and U.S. market trends, new and existing technologies, products, and services
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 3 years' experience in the processing and acquiring of U.S. debit cards with processor, debit network, or acquirer
+ Sound technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated ability to guide, contribute to, and execute on strategies to deliver outcomes aligned to business goals in matrixed organizations
+ Experience negotiating complex contracts with partners and/or customers
+ Proven ability to build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners
+ Track record of leading through change, challenging the status quo, and leading and producing results with or without authority
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate and illustrate complex issues in a simple, non-technical manner
+ Strong work ethic and organizational skills, with high level of intellectual curiosity, initiative, drive, and attention to detail
+ Potential travel required within U.S. (~10%)
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Expansive and active network across payments industry.
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $103,750.00 to $174,750.00 annually bonus benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
+ Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Network
**Primary Location:** United States
**Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix, US-New York-New York
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25021234
$103.8k-174.8k yearly 60d+ ago
Sr Director Finance
Fmolhs Career Portal
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
The SeniorDirector of Finance will be responsible for financial management reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling. The Director of Finance will provide assistance to the EVP Finance - CFO and will manage the financial analyst at the local facility.
5 years in Accounting/Financial Management, 3 years supervisory
Bachelor's in Accounting
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of organizational strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Directs the development of operating and capital budgets and ensures alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Analyzes budget variances and identifies appropriate action steps needed for meeting budget targets.
• Ensures that the budget process is timely, comprehensive, and interactive with operational leaders. Vulnerability and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Collaborates with system-wide financial management to ensure consistent policies and procedures are used throughout the organization.
• Advocates continual education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
• Analyzes cash flow, cost control and expenses. Analyzes financial data to pinpoint areas of potential.
• Review monthly financial statements prepared by FMOLHS General Accounting for consistency, accuracy, and appropriateness for local facility.
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget, including interaction with VPs, directors, and managers.
• Responsible for productivity reporting for all departments on a bi-weekly basis (minimum) with goal to develop daily productivity reporting.
• Partner with department managers to ensure financial integrity at the departmental reporting level.
• Conduct actual to budget variance reconciliations with facility directors and managers on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the development of regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct financial analysis as required.
• Monitor physician payments for contract compliance.
• Lead the quarterly forecast process.
• Provide for the ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise to business partners.
• Analyze trends for costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Coordinate Community Benefit Reporting.
• Capital spending tracking.
• Ensure consistent service delivery in a consultative and solutions-based capacity to all levels of hospital leadership with regard to financially related departmental or service line plans.
• Serves as champion for finance.
• Other duties as assigned.
a. Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.
$82k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
Sr Director Finance
Fmolhs
Senior director job in Jackson, MS
The SeniorDirector of Finance will be responsible for financial management reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling. The Director of Finance will provide assistance to the EVP Finance - CFO and will manage the financial analyst at the local facility.
5 years in Accounting/Financial Management, 3 years supervisory
Bachelor's in Accounting
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of organizational strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Directs the development of operating and capital budgets and ensures alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Analyzes budget variances and identifies appropriate action steps needed for meeting budget targets.
• Ensures that the budget process is timely, comprehensive, and interactive with operational leaders. Vulnerability and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Collaborates with system-wide financial management to ensure consistent policies and procedures are used throughout the organization.
• Advocates continual education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
• Analyzes cash flow, cost control and expenses. Analyzes financial data to pinpoint areas of potential.
• Review monthly financial statements prepared by FMOLHS General Accounting for consistency, accuracy, and appropriateness for local facility.
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget, including interaction with VPs, directors, and managers.
• Responsible for productivity reporting for all departments on a bi-weekly basis (minimum) with goal to develop daily productivity reporting.
• Partner with department managers to ensure financial integrity at the departmental reporting level.
• Conduct actual to budget variance reconciliations with facility directors and managers on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the development of regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct financial analysis as required.
• Monitor physician payments for contract compliance.
• Lead the quarterly forecast process.
• Provide for the ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise to business partners.
• Analyze trends for costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Coordinate Community Benefit Reporting.
• Capital spending tracking.
• Ensure consistent service delivery in a consultative and solutions-based capacity to all levels of hospital leadership with regard to financially related departmental or service line plans.
• Serves as champion for finance.
• Other duties as assigned.
a. Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.