Senior information technology manager jobs in Salinas, CA

We're supporting a fast-growing company developing advanced AI-driven laboratory automation systems who are looking for an Engagement Manager to bridge deep scientific expertise with strategic, executive-level engagement. This organisation is building intelligent robotics platforms that dramatically increase experimental throughput for life-science R&D teams, and they're looking for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments and wants to contribute to an ambitious mission in biotech and automation. This would be a full time, onsite position in SF with relocation packages available. Travel is required, up to 25% - 50% to major biopharma hubs such as Boston, San Diego, Seattle, and around SF. Key Responsibilities: Own the full customer lifecycle from pre-sales engagement through deployment and post-deployment expansion, serving as the primary liaison to senior scientific and pharmaceutical stakeholders. Embed with customer teams to map workflow bottlenecks, define requirements, and develop deployment plans with clear technical deliverables and success metrics. Manage multiple customer programs simultaneously, coordinating across internal engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Develop and measure customer success KPIs, using insights to shape scalable playbooks and influence product direction. Navigate comfortably between high-level strategic discussions with VP/C-suite leadership and hands-on workflow details with lab scientists, articulating technical concepts in terms of business value. Key Qualifications: Strong technical foundation in biological or life sciences, including 2+ years of wet-lab research experience and an understanding of end-to-end pharma R&D workflows. 3+ years of customer-facing experience in management consulting (MBB/LEK preferred), biotech/pharma business development, or technical deployment roles requiring executive-level communication. Demonstrated success leading complex customer engagements with rapid decision cycles, multi-layer stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface credibly with both scientific and business audiences. Startup mindset with strong ownership, comfort operating in ambiguity, and willingness to work onsite 5 days per week in San Francisco with 25-50% travel to major biopharma hubs. Bonus: experience in early-stage startups; exposure to robotics, hardware, or software engineering teams. By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice ***********************************************************************************************

Axle builds AI Digital Workers for financial compliance teams. Our agents investigate alerts, review customers and transactions, and generate audit-ready narratives so banks and fintechs can move faster with far less manual work. The founding team has built and sold companies before, with over $300M in collective value creation. We've raised $6.2M in seed funding and are growing from 8 to 15 teammates. We're backed by Diagram Ventures, Mistral Ventures, and Uphonest Capital. We're still a small team and you'll be our first deployment strategist. You'll lead the deployment of AI agents into highly regulated banking environments, helping banks and fintechs fight financial crime at scale. We're looking for people of exceptional competence who want to help build the future of AI-driven financial compliance. What you'll do here Lead agent deployments to our financial services clients. Manage pilots for our new clients (plan, execute, present results). Expand and demo new agents to our current customers. Make lots of decisions quickly. Take risks. What you bring to the table Track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. Experience with programming, scripting, or statistical packages (Python, R, SQL). A pragmatic approach to building fast at the early stages of a company. Familiarity and deep interest in the rapidly changing capabilities of LLMs. Interest in discovering what problems our customers face and how we can solve them. A sense of agency and urgency. What we offer $135k - $250k USD salary $100k - $300k USD equity 100% Health/Vision/Dental We sponsor visas for exceptional candidates worldwide

The Mission As the Manager, Solutions & Delivery, being the critical bridge between our clients and our global delivery teams. Your role is to translate abstract research goals (e.g., "Make the model wittier" ) into concrete, executable engineering standards (SOPs), ensuring we deliver the "Golden Standard" of data every time. Key Responsibilities 1. Pre-Sales Solutioning & Technical Scoping Requirement Translation: Partner with the Account manager during early client engagements to analyze complex technical requirements. Translate vague requests (e.g., "Improve safety boundaries") into specific data strategies (e.g., "Adversarial Red Teaming protocols"). Pilot Architecture: Lead the design and execution of Proof of Concept (POC) pilots. Define the initial prompt sets, grading rubrics, and success metrics to win client confidence. 2. Delivery Architecture & SOP Engineering Guideline Authoring: Write and maintain the "Bible" for each project-comprehensive Style Guides and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You must define what "Good" looks like for complex tasks such as Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning or Persona-based Creative Writing. Workflow Integration: Collaborate with the R&D team to integrate new tools into the production workflow to improve efficiency. 3. Quality Assurance & Dual-Evaluation Client Alignment: Act as the primary technical point of contact during delivery. Lead weekly quality calibration calls with clients to defend our data decisions and align on edge cases. 4. Resource Orchestration Capacity Planning: Forecast talent needs based on the sales pipeline. Issue precise "Talent Profiles" to the Operations/Recruiting team (e.g., "We need 20 native French speakers with coding backgrounds by next week" ). Delivery Oversight: Monitor the overall health of multiple concurrent projects. Identify bottlenecks in throughput or quality and intervene with process adjustments before they impact the client. Requirements Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Solutions Engineering, or Delivery Management within the AI Data, Localization (LSP). Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the LLM data lifecycle (SFT, RLHF, DPO). You understand the difference between a simple Q&A and a multi-turn reasoning task. Data Literacy: Comfortable using Excel/Sheets for data analysis; basic Python skills or SQL knowledge to query dataset progress is a strong plus. Communication: Fluency in English is non-negotiable. You must be confident presenting to PhD-level researchers and demanding product owners.

Head of Platform, Bridge Analytics Level: Sr. Director Bridge Analytics is a new, not-for-profit organization with a vital mission: to accelerate the development of therapies for Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders. We are a core component of the ambitious CNS Quest, a large-scale initiative dedicated to catalyzing progress in scientific discovery and creating more therapeutic opportunities for people with Parkinson's disease, profound autism, and bipolar disorder. We believe that the key to unlocking new treatments lies within the vast and complex biomedical data generated by pioneering research. Our vision is to build a world-class analytical ecosystem that makes it easier for researchers and therapy developers to access, analyze, and collaborate with data. We are the tide that raises all boats, enabling open science and empowering the world's leading researchers with the tools they need to make breakthrough discoveries. By taking on the complex challenges of data infrastructure, harmonization, and long-term stewardship, we allow the scientific community to focus on what it does best: moving science forward. The Opportunity We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Platform to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of the Bridge Analytics Environment (BAE). This is a unique opportunity to build a foundational data platform that will serve as the central hub for data from some of the most important longitudinal clinical studies in the neuroscience field. You will be the single-threaded owner of a platform designed not just for data storage, but for active discovery. The BAE will empower researchers to perform advanced, cross-cohort analyses, share code and workflows, and ultimately, accelerate the journey from data to life-changing therapies. As a leader in a lean and mission-driven organization, you will be instrumental in shaping our technical strategy, our team, and our impact on the world. What You'll Do Own the Vision and Technical Roadmap: Define and drive the strategic vision, product feature roadmap, and technical architecture for the Bridge Analytics Environment (BAE), ensuring it meets the urgent needs of the CNS research community. Architect a Scalable Ecosystem: Lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge, cloud-based data ecosystem. Ensure the architecture is scalable, reliable, secure, and capable of handling diverse biomedical data types (pre-clinical, clinical, imaging, sensor, and 'omics). Lead and Build a World-Class Team: Recruit, manage, and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and Bioinformaticians. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and user-centricity. Drive Platform Delivery: Be fully accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the platform, from data ingestion and harmonization to the implementation of analysis workspaces and tools for sharing code and reproducible workflows. Champion a "Buy and Integrate" Strategy: Lead the execution of our "build vs. buy" strategy, which favors integrating best-in-class vendor solutions. You will own the primary relationship with our core platform partners and manage a small portfolio of other vendors to assemble a cohesive, powerful, and sustainable platform. Forge Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key data platform owners and users in the ecosystem, including those from the Allen Brain Institute, FNIH AMP PD, and the Gates Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative, ensuring seamless interoperability and data federation. You help foster collaborative decision-making when other data platforms and users are impacted by your platform choices and changes. Embed Usability and User Success: Our users are neuroscientists, data scientists, and clinical researchers. Engage users regularly to ensure that their needs are deeply embedded in our product development lifecycle, creating intuitive, reliable, and powerful tools that remove friction from their research process. Oversee Technical Governance and Compliance: In partnership with our Operations team & Compliance consultants, architect and implement rigorous security measures and technical capabilities that support best practices in data governance. Ensure compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, GDPR, and other relevant regulations,as well as aligning with contractual obligations pertaining to data generation, storage and use. You are responsible for security of systems, data, and technology assets and for security training for your team, and testing, and monitoring of potential security and privacy breaches. Who You Are An Experienced Technical Platform Leader: You have 15+ years of experience in technology, with a proven track record of architecting, building, and scaling large-scale data platforms, ideally at a Director level or equivalent. An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field is strongly preferred. Expert in Cloud and Data Technologies: You possess strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform and its native data solutions including data warehousing and analytics (e.g., BigQuery, Vertex AI). You have hands-on experience building software reliant on big data technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake). Fluent in the Biomedical Data Domain: You are a champion of FAIR principles, and have deep knowledge of healthcare data standards and sharing patterns (e.g., HL7, FHIR, GA4GH) and extensive experience with diverse biomedical data types. Expertise in bioinformatics topics such as genetics, genomics, proteomics, or neuroimaging is a significant advantage. A Product-Driven Thinker: You possess a strong product mindset, with deep experience in user research, roadmap development, and agile execution. You are obsessed with understanding user pain points and building elegant solutions. A Master of Partnerships: You have a demonstrated ability to identify, negotiate with, and manage strategic vendors and partners. You know how to build "win-win" relationships that drive value and accelerate delivery. You forge strong relationships with ecosystem users and can successfully navigate changing needs and competing timelines among users and with your own delivery team. A Leader of Cross-Functional Teams: You have significant experience managing and integrating the work of diverse technical teams, including software engineering, product management, and program management. Strategically Minded and Operationally Strong: You can operate at the 30,000-foot level, setting a multi-year vision, while also being comfortable diving into the details of a technical design or a product sprint to unblock your team. You understand and communicate operational and strategic impacts throughout delivery. You are reliable and deliver on your commitments. Mission-Aligned: You are driven by the desire to have a tangible, positive impact on human health and are excited by the prospect of working in a nimble, not-for-profit environment focused on solving one of society's most pressing challenges.

A California Cannabis Operator is looking for a Director of IT to take over and manage all Information Technology operations, which are currently being outsourced to multiple vendors for each function. You will build a team of IT Technicians that you will manage and deploy to all company assett's including retail, cultivation, and production facilities, as well as Corporate to take care of all IT related tasks including but not limited to employee setup/onboarding and offboarding, network infrastructure, systems, access, help desk, and building out a long term tech roadmap for the company as they continue to scale. Qualifications: 5-10+ Years in an IT Leadership Role (Manager or Director+) Experience managing multiple company assets and locations (Retail or manufacturing preferred) Experience managing IT for employee populations of at least 200+

LeadStack Inc. is an award winning, one of the nation's fastest growing, certified minority owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world. Technical Program Manager OCP SAFE Duration: 12+ months Location: San Jose, CA office 5x week(onsite) PR: $90/hr - $100/hr on W2 Position Details Description Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's), engineering teams and product generations. Track status on current certification submissions in progress, unblock engineers, and escalate blocker issues to management as needed Familiarity with code review, threat model, vulnerability testing and management and overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Manage vendor relationships with OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's), ensuring effective collaboration and issue resolution Work closely with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, and deliverables Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications and cryptography implementations in storage applications Drive process improvements through checklists, best practices, post-mortems, reducing QA time for certifications Co-Manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities and target dates Co-Manage Budget SRP's selection based on available bandwidth etc. Maintain program status and drive dependencies/actions with DSK(Korea HQ) and SRP's. Regular sync with DSK OCP S.A.F.E. TPM Provide visibility of Program Status to stakeholders Represent security team in customer meetings. Representing the organization's interests and perspectives in similar industry forums or working group. Legal Documents and Pos. Drive process improvements/optimization. Requirements Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years with at experience in OCP S.A.F.E. Certifications. Working experience with OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's). Preferable experience of Security architecture and codebase in Enterprise SSD/HDD devices Background in cryptography and security application in SSDs/storage. Proven experience managing complex technical projects across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills required You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding. Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change. know more about current opportunities at LeadStack , please visit us on ********************************* Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on ************* or send an email on *****************************

We are seeking a highly skilled HPC/AI/ML Cluster Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of large-scale HPC environments powered by Slurm. This role centers on cluster engineering, administration, and performance optimization, with emphasis on GPU-accelerated computing, advanced networking, and workload scheduling. In this role, you will work closely with our researchers, vendors, and partners to manage Slurm clusters that are used for AI/ML workloads. Responsibilities Cluster Engineering & Deployment Participate in the design and bring-up of bare metal HPC/AI/ML environments Architect compute node definitions (NUMA, GRES GPU topologies, CPU pinning) and Slurm partitioning strategies for diverse workloads. Integrate heterogeneous hardware platforms into cohesive scheduling environments. Develop provisioning and imaging workflows (Ansible, MAAS, cloud-init, CI/CD pipelines) for reproducible cluster build-out. Coordinate communications between vendors, researchers, and other partners during cluster bring-up and operation. Slurm Management Configure and operate the Slurm Workload Manager. Build custom Slurm plugins and scripts (epilog/prolog, pam_slurm_adopt) to extend functionality and integrate with authentication, and monitoring. Manage federated Slurm setups across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments. System Administration & Monitoring Administer Linux HPC environments, including network configuration, storage integration, and kernel tuning for HPC workloads. Deploy and maintain observability stacks for system health, GPU metrics, and job monitoring. Automate failure detection, node health checks, and job cleanup to ensure high uptime and reliability. Manage security and access control (LDAP/SSSD, VPN, PAM, SSH session auditing). User & Stakeholder Support Assist cluster users with developing workflows that make efficient use of compute resources. Containerize HPC applications with Docker/Podman/Enroot-Pyxis and integrate GPU-aware runtimes into Slurm jobs. Automate cost accounting and cluster usage reporting. Qualifications 7+ years experience in HPC cluster administration and engineering, with deep knowledge of Slurm. Familiarity with common AI/ML software package dependencies and workflows Expert in Slurm configuration, partition design, QoS/preemption policies, and GRES GPU scheduling. Strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and performance tuning for HPC environments. Hands-on experience with parallel file system, advanced networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/200 GbE), and monitoring stacks. Proficient with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and version control. Demonstrated ability to operate GPU-accelerated clusters at scale.

Are you a results-driven leader with a proven ability to manage service projects and build strong client relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can take ownership of projects and drive business growth? As a Service Plumbing Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise to actively seek out, design, coordinate, and oversee commercial plumbing service projects while managing a portfolio of key accounts. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining strong client relationships, retaining existing business, and generating new project opportunities that contribute to the continued growth and success of SVM's plumbing service department. In addition to managing the full lifecycle of service projects, you will help drive strategic account development and deliver solutions that align with our clients' needs. What You Will Do Develop and manage a portfolio of plumbing and piping accounts, specializing in service agreements, repairs, and commercial service projects. Proactively generate new business through prospecting, cold calling, emails, and onsite meetings with prospective clients. Build and manage a sales pipeline, tracking leads, proposals, follow-ups, and contract renewals, and provide regular updates in internal meetings. Conduct regular job walks and inspections to evaluate plumbing and piping systems, gather site information, and recommend repair or project solutions tailored to client needs. Prepare detailed proposals for new and existing clients, customizing scopes of work to meet client needs. Oversee service projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and timeline. Manage project budgets, labor forecasting, job costing and material procurement to ensure financial performance and timely completion. Coordinate with project teams and field technicians to discuss job progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure project milestones are met. Maintain all project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, and service reports, in an organized and accessible format. Participate in bi-weekly service project meetings to discuss pending and ongoing projects, labor allocation and challenges. Tracks and manage annual contract renewals, engaging with clients prior to expiration for repeat business. Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities for HVAC services by collaborating with internal partners to deliver comprehensive service offerings. Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to develop project scopes, ensure permitting and compliance requirements (e.g., Title 24) are met, and deliver seamless service execution. Collaborate with vendors to compile project submittals, procure materials, ensuring accurate pricing, delivery dates, and specifications. Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports and present financial updates in monthly accounting meetings. Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly, and accurately, escalating when necessary. Maintain a competitive edge by staying abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and industry advancements within the assigned region. Provide technical expertise and attend job walks as needed to support internal teams with plumbing-related solutions. Conduct post-project follow-ups to address warranty issues, gather feedback, and identify additional service needs. Create detailed design solutions based upon site surveys, design drawings and in collaboration with sales engineers and senior team members. Collaborate with team members on unique opportunities or service contracts as required. Assist with other duties related to Service Projects as business requires. Education, Skills & Experience 3-5 years' experience as a Plumbing Project Manager, or equivalent 7-10 years of plumbing field management experience required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Possesses a valid California's Driver's License and willing to submit to a DMV report a must Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam highly preferred. Proven expertise and comprehensive knowledge in plumbing, boiler, water treatment and process piping systems within diverse industries required. Proven experience in managing and installing new plumbing installations from breaking ground to building completion highly preferred. Proven experience in plumbing and/or boiler sales, estimating and system design highly preferred. Ability to identify field conditions and communicate viable retrofit design options to vendor sales engineers and team members required. Proven experience leading and developing small teams required. Proven ability to manage a diverse range of project budgets a must. Highly skilled in building relationships with customers a must. Outstanding ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written a must. Compensation & Company Benefits Include This is a full-time exempt position. The compensation for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 and is based on experience and skillset. Health: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life & Disability Insurance / FSA Well-Being: Robust Maternity & Paternity Leave / EAP / Paid Holidays / PTO / Interactive Breakroom Financial Wellness: Deferred Compensation Plan / 401k w/ Employer Contribution / Employee Referral Bonus / “Positive Pulse” Community Investment: Volunteer Opportunities / Team Building Activities / Employee Activities Physical Requirements As a Plumbing Service Project Manager in the Mechanical Contracting Industry, there are certain physical requirements you should be aware of. These requirements ensure that you are capable of performing the necessary tasks safely and effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants who may not be able to fulfil certain aspects of the role. The key physical requirements for this role are outlined below: This role may involve physical activity including walking, standing, and driving while moving around the office and visiting construction sites. This role may be required to lift equipment, materials or tools up to 50 lbs. This role may be required to work at elevated heights and in various work conditions when overseeing installations and other project processes. This role may be required to navigate through confined spaces such as mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, or attics. This role may require reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, schematics, blueprints and other technical documents related to plumbing projects. This role may work in various environments, including construction sites, commercial buildings, etc. This role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during job walks and site visits. Who We Are At SVM, we are more than just a leading mechanical contractor specializing in design-build commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, service/maintenance, and 24-hour emergency services. We're a team dedicated to supporting the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Nevada regions with trusted expertise and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences at every level. Our success is built on a collaborative culture that values teamwork, innovation, and doing the right thing. We take pride in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow. At SVM, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their development, well-being, and success. Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility reflects our dedication to quality and efficiency. By leveraging cutting-edge 3D design and manufacturing technology, we detail and fabricate ductwork, piping, and pre-skidded equipment to execute projects with precision and excellence. At SVM, we don't just focus on work-we focus on balance. We encourage a life-work approach that allows our team to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to helping our team members grow, stay curious, and work collaboratively to tackle any challenge. With the support of peers, managers, and executive leadership, our team is equipped to succeed and build meaningful careers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Founder - CTO | $200M+ AUM | Portfolio over $2B in terprise Value | 0 to 1 Join a High-Profile Venture Capital Firm as Their Portfolio-Wide CTO & shape the next generation of AI-driven companies. If you're a founder-minded engineering leader who thrives at zero-to-one and scaling to many, this is one of the most impactful CTO roles you'll find in the market. You'll serve as the senior-most technical leader across a high-profile venture capital firm that incubates and scales category-defining companies. With $200M+ AUM, 32+ investments, and a portfolio generating over $2B in enterprise value, this firm blends venture capital, venture studio, and hands-on company building - and they're looking for a technical leader who can set the bar for everything that comes next. Why You Should You apply? This is a rare opportunity to operate as a CTO across multiple companies while partnering directly with founders and proven operators who've built multi-billion-dollar businesses. You'll influence technology strategy at portfolio scale, architect shared systems, drive AI automation across operating companies, and help launch new ventures from the ground up. It's high-ownership, high-impact, and deeply entrepreneurial. The Role Chief Technology Officer - Portfolio & Incubation You will: Define a unified technology strategy across the incubator. Partner with founders on product, architecture, and early technical hiring. Architect shared systems, data platforms, and internal tools used across operating companies. Drive development of AI agents, automation workflows, and vertical AI tools. Build and lead a cross-functional team across engineering, AI/ML, data, and product. What They're Looking For Must have graduated from a top 30 US instituition 7+ years as CTO, VP Engineering, Founding Engineer, or similar at a high-growth tech company (VC backed) Has taken a startup from 0 to Series B Proven track record shipping real products and building AI-powered systems Experience in venture studios, incubators, or early-stage startup environments Strong foundation in software architecture, distributed systems, and data platforms Hands-on experience with AI/ML, LLM ecosystems, and agentic/automation workflows Deep networks in top-tier engineering and AI/ML talent pools Strong leadership ability - able to recruit, scale, and mentor elite technical teams If you want to architect systems used across an entire portfolio, influence multiple company trajectories, and build alongside elite founders and operators. This is the role 👻

*This role requires relocation to Dubai** Our client is looking for a CTO. In this role, you will guide the software team through the design and development of our current and future products. You are comfortable taking action in an environment where complete information is unavailable, and you can help your team deliver well-architected products that maintain high quality. Experience coordinating many moving parts to meet tight deadlines and having contingency plans ready when priorities shift is a must-have. We are seeking an engineering leader who has the following: 15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed, low-latency systems, including 5+ years leading large engineering organisations (250+ engineers) Demonstrated expertise in complex, real-time domains such as on-demand delivery, ad-tech auctions, or high-frequency trading/energy platforms. Proven success in building and deploying real-time optimisation systems - including vehicle routing, maps, dynamic assignment (e.g.Hungarian algorithm), integer linear programming, and reinforcement learning-based control loops - at 10K+ TPS scale. Deep technical proficiency with microservice architectures, event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent), geospatial frameworks (H3/S2), and languages such as Python, Go, and Java. Hands-on experience establishing end-to-end ML infrastructure, including online/offline feature pipelines, feature stores and A/B experimentation platforms. Relentlessly strive to push towards best practices and team goals while being flexible in a fast-paced startup environment. You have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong commercial acumen, grit, and a deep appreciation for quality.

- Anaplan platform Rate- $63/hr Job descriptions: • Strong experience of leading multi-dimensional model development on the Anaplan platform, including configuration of existing models, incorporating new functionality, and optimizing modeling solutions. • Experienced in operating as the solution architectural lead for mid-sized or large-scale planning solutions. • High proficiency in understanding complex business data requirements and building models that will deliver relevant insights. • Strong attention to detail • Solid understanding of supply chain, financial, sales planning areas • Ability to apply understanding of sales, supply chain, financial planning principle within data integration, analysis, and solution development • Ability to learn and adopt new technologies, software, and methodologies. • Experienced in leading teams through uncertainty and ambiguity in a project environment. • Strong interpersonal skills and able to flex style to build rapport with team members and clients • Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner certifications • Good understanding of agile methodology in projects • 2-3 years of experience in Anaplan

Responsibilities: Own program business and technical outcomes end to end, ensuring direct measurable business impact Lead large scale cross functional teams, who often have competing priorities, to deliver quality and impactful business or technical outcomes Measure quantifiable impact of the outcomes implemented and create well defined KPIs to ensure successful execution and sustainable improvement. Enables structure and clarity in ambiguous problem spaces, driving decisions and mitigating risks even on ambiguous asks with incomplete data. Maintain a deep understanding of the solution being built, identifying and removing upstream/downstream dependencies Ability to act as a force multiplier: mentoring other TPMs, introducing scalable processes, and driving organizational efficiency at the company level. What we look for: 8+ years of experience in driving strategic technical initiatives across many functions, influencing stakeholders VP+ Experience program management frameworks and practices Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas (Infrastructure, Security, and/or Business domains) Experience in Fit Gap Analysis, leading design and technical trade off conversations to a closure Demonstrate an advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business problems Communicate complex ideas with authority, influencing stakeholders including client's executives and department leadership. Experience in the enterprise software industry, SaaS and B2B experience preferred. Comfortable and thrive in a rapidly scaling and dynamic startup environment Bachelor's Degree required

At least 9 years of experience with Information Technology Domain experience in supply chain, order management, shipping, inventory management Understanding of Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, ERP (OM, Inventory, Shipping, Receiving), Java and various integration technologies and approaches, to be able to comprehend existing as well as design new solutions Sound data analysis skills Expertise in grasping the complexity of current state application design, analyze new requirements to design new solution options and develop functional specification & author technical user story for developers and QA team members Experienced in test case preparation/reviews, supporting QA exercise and issue resolutions Perform validations of the capabilities once developed to ensure compliance with the business requirements Perform demos to stakeholders Ability to work in teams within a diverse/multi-stakeholder environment Ability to interact effectively across cross-functional teams to iron out integration needs Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment Strong analytical abilities Good communication skills

A leading specialty retail and lifestyle brand is seeking an experienced Tech Program Manager to drive large-scale initiatives across its logistics and supply chain ecosystem. This role is perfect for someone who excels in fast-moving, highly cross-functional environments and can bridge the gap between technical delivery and operational needs. If you're adept at structuring complex programs, navigating dependencies, aligning diverse stakeholders, and guiding teams from concept through execution, this opportunity offers a strong platform to make a measurable impact on critical logistics operations. Pay: $50-75/hr Duration: Ongoing, long-term temp Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) in San Francisco, San Jose, or Rocklin Tech Program Manager, Logistics We're seeking an experienced Tech Program Manager to lead large-scale initiatives within the Logistics domain, overseeing programs across warehouse management, distribution center operations, transportation, final-mile delivery, and returns. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver complex technology solutions that support evolving operational needs. What You'll Do Drive end-to-end delivery of complex logistics programs using established program and project management methodologies. Partner with project managers to manage risks, dependencies, and overall program health-communicating status, issues, and next steps to leadership. Utilize tools such as Jira and Rally to manage large scopes of work, define estimates, build execution plans, remove blockers, and ensure cross-team alignment. Lead discussions with business users and product owners to refine requirements for supply chain and logistics systems. Oversee configuration and custom development efforts within warehouse management platforms. Manage integrations between core logistics systems and upstream/downstream platforms, including OMS, merchandising systems, carrier/3PL systems, and microservices. Oversee development and QA for integrations, reporting, analytics, and system performance monitoring. Own project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analyses, and performance metrics. Coordinate quality control processes, documentation, communication plans, and stakeholder updates. Identify strategic interdependencies and collaborate with the right partners to resolve issues quickly. Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams, including engineering, architecture, QA, and product. Engage with external vendors, manage deliverables, and drive accountability to timelines and SLAs. What You Bring Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. At least 8+ years of program/project management experience, with experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail. Strong technical understanding of logistics systems architecture and integrations. Hands-on experience working with development teams and driving technical deliverables. Proven track record managing large, complex logistics or retail programs. Expertise in warehouse management systems (Manhattan preferred). Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Jira, Rally, SDLC). Strong roadmap development, estimation, budgeting, and metrics-driven decision-making skills. Ability to communicate clearly at both the technical and executive levels. Experience leading third-party vendors and navigating cross-team dependencies. Strong analytical, collaboration, facilitation, and influence skills. High execution bias and willingness to roll up your sleeves. Please submit your resume for consideration. You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here: ************************************************************

Akkodis is seeking a VP of IT operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please apply if you are interested! As the VP of IT Operations, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of the organization's core IT operations functions-Infrastructure, Network, Service Desk, and Store Technology. Your mission is to ensure seamless, scalable, and reliable technology services that power stores, warehouses, and corporate teams. You will play a critical role in driving operational maturity across infrastructure platforms, enabling innovation while delivering consistent uptime and performance. This includes leading cloud modernization, SRE adoption, automation, and the integration of service management frameworks to support a growing retail footprint. You will collaborate closely with Business Solutions, Security, and Data & Development teams to ensure that technology operations are aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. The VP of IT Operations will report to the SVP, Chief Information Officer. Responsibilities Include: Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and execute a 3-5-year vision for IT Operations aligned with enterprise goals and transformation programs Translate enterprise objectives into roadmaps across infrastructure, service management, and store systems Serve as a strategic partner to executive leaders, enabling operational readiness for business growth Evolve traditional infrastructure and support into a product-aligned, service-oriented model Core Infrastructure & Technology Operations Lead enterprise-wide infrastructure services, including cloud, data center, network, end-user computing, and retail systems Oversee store Point-of-Sale platforms, hosting infrastructure, and corporate application operations Ensure 24×7 service availability and performance for all production environments, including peak retail periods Drive platform observability, resilience, and standardization across store and enterprise technologies Service Management & Operational Excellence Build and mature ITIL-aligned practices (incident, change, problem, configuration) Lead service desk transformation, knowledge management, and shift-left/self-service automation Champion proactive incident management and RCA practices to reduce unplanned downtime Establish and monitor operational KPIs including MTTR, SLA compliance, and customer satisfaction People & Vendor Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing team across infrastructure, service delivery, and retail systems Build skills in cloud operations, automation, SRE, and field support Establish clear performance goals, succession plans, and learning pathways Manage strategic vendor and MSP relationships with outcome-based SLAs and governance Financial & Portfolio Management Own OpEx and CapEx budgets for infrastructure and operations; ensure alignment with business value Drive efficiency through consolidation, automation, and vendor optimization Partner with Finance and the PMO to forecast resource needs and support program delivery Provide executive transparency into project readiness, spend, and ROI About the Pay Base Salary Range: $220,000 - $280,000 Annually Annual Bonus Program Equity 401(k) Profit Sharing Medical, Dental, Vision & More! Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location. About You 10+ years in IT infrastructure, service delivery, or enterprise operations 5+ years in senior leadership roles with strategic and operational accountability Retail technology experience (POS, store infrastructure) strongly preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education; advanced degree or MBA preferred Hands-on, outcomes-oriented operations leader with deep infrastructure knowledge and a passion for delivering reliable, customer-focused services Thrive in complex, fast-paced environments; bring discipline, structure, and strategy to every initiative Lead with empathy, think at enterprise scale, and deliver technology that “just works” Strategic and operational thinker who drives alignment across people, process, and technology Skilled communicator who translates technical issues into business impact Proven team builder and mentor who fosters a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning Effective in vendor negotiations, contract management, and partner collaboration Able to operate with urgency while building long-term stability High integrity, strong business judgment, and customer-centric mindset Deep understanding of hybrid cloud operations (AWS/Azure/GCP) and platform engineering Demonstrated success implementing SRE, automation, and ITSM/ITIL practices at scale Experience managing large vendor ecosystems and support teams across multiple locations Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year investment planning “Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client”

Senior Project Manager with Ground up project experience required in San Jose Your new company Our client, a leading national developer-builder, is advancing Phase 2 of a multiphase master-planned community in North San Jose. The first phase-a 400-unit, 6-story wrap-style multifamily project-is already underway. Phase 2 will build on this momentum as part of a larger plan to deliver over 1,000 market-rate apartments. We're seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead this next high-profile phase from day one. Your new role As the Senior Project Manager, you'll lead the buyout and budgeting process, oversee documentation workflows (RFIs, submittals, change orders), and partner closely with the Lead Superintendent to drive the project to successful completion-on time and on budget. You'll also mentor junior team members and play a key role in maintaining relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed 10+ years of experience in ground-up multifamily or commercial construction Proven success managing large-scale projects from preconstruction to closeout Strong technical knowledge and document control experience Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid Assertive leadership style with humility and team-first mindset What you'll get in return This is a career-defining opportunity to join a premier developer-builder with a robust pipeline and a clear path to executive leadership. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits include: Base Salary: Up to $190k Auto Allowance: $10K annually Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability PTO + 401K + Highly Competitive guaranteed Annual Bonus What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call ************ now to discuss. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

About The Job Oversee entire projects from the bid hand-off through the final acceptance by the customer. Responsible for doing everything required for the company to earn the maximum fair profit on each project. Manage and oversee all company projects to ensure timely completion and within budget Maintain good communication skills between the company, client, general contractor, architect,designers, engineers, and consultants. Work with operations and the field team to ensure the quality of work Scheduling and coordinating all job activities, including subcontractors Job site meetings with owners, architects, and engineers to resolve problems and changes to the schedule. Develops business with new and existing customers and maintains contact with customers to ensure their satisfaction. Provide the core leadership and training required to guide the project management team to success. Qualifications Must have experience as a large scale Project Manager in the commercial and industrial space. Specific emphasis on design build and negotiated work is desired. Advanced experience with the preconstruction and design process. Strong decision making, organizational and problem-solving skills required. Strong mathematical skills to facilitate cost estimate, area calculation, and cost monitoring Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or equivalent experience. Must be able to read and interpret all trade blueprints, drawings, and submittals. Must be able to understand, draft, negotiate, and finalize favorable contract documents. Proficiency with Microsoft 345, MS Project, Viewpoint Spectrum, Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam, and PDA device preferred.

Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil (Earthwork & Paving) Employment Type: Full-Time I'm partnering with one of Northern California's most respected heavy civil general contractors to help them find a Senior Project Manager with strong earthwork and paving experience. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing projects from planning through closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Responsibilities: Lead project schedules, budgets, and documentation from start to finish Manage and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field operations Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all project activities Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders Drive successful execution of complex earthwork and paving projects Qualifications: Proven experience managing heavy civil construction projects Strong leadership and team management skills Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines The company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected, high-performing team.

About the Opportunity A leading heavy civil general contractor in California is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major water/wastewater treatment plant projects across the state. This role is part of a long-term succession plan, offering a defined path toward VP-level responsibilities. The company is well known for delivering complex water and wastewater treatment facilities, advanced process systems, and other mission-critical infrastructure projects. What You'll Gain in This Role Clear Path to Leadership: A proven advancement culture where dedicated team members grow into higher-level leadership roles, supported by long-tenured employees and a track record of promoting strong performers. Hands-On Experience with Critical Infrastructure: Lead and support large, complex treatment plant projects. Stable, Well-Respected Contractor: Join a company with decades of proven success delivering mission-critical water and wastewater across the region. Competitive Compensation: A market-leading salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long-term financial, personal, and professional well-being. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant projects, including process-mechanical upgrades and major facility expansions. Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality control, safety performance, and full contract compliance throughout all phases of construction. Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews, ensuring coordinated execution of complex mechanical, civil, and utility scopes. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain accurate project documentation to support informed decision-making. Support project pursuits and preconstruction efforts, contributing to estimating, constructability reviews, and transition planning for upcoming water/wastewater projects. Qualifications 15+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with a strong background in water and wastewater treatment plant infrastructure. Strong understanding of self-perform operations. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.