Senior manager of business operations job description

Common Sense (commonsense.org) is the nation's leading independent nonprofit organization devoted to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology.

Every day, millions of families turn to Common Sense for trusted advice and unbiased ratings. We offer the largest library of independent, age-based, and educational ratings and reviews for everything your kids want to watch, play, read, and learn. Our movie and TV ratings are available on Target.com, Xfinity, Apple TV, and many other partner platforms helping families make smart media choices. Through our schools program, we provide educators with a curriculum that teaches the essential digital citizenship and literacy skills every student needs to succeed. We also work with policymakers, industry leaders, and concerned parents and teachers to improve the media and education landscape for kids, families, and schools.

Common Sense Media's age-appropriate media reviews (of movies, TV shows, games, apps, books, podcasts, and websites) and parenting advice are licensed to leading media and technology companies that include Comcast, Target, Sky, Apple, and Vudu.com, among many others.

We are seeking an experienced, talented, and dynamic Business Development & Operations professional to support new business opportunities in the media and tech space to broaden our distribution footprint and generate sustainable revenue for the organization.

You will work closely with the VP of Business Development to execute on our new business strategy across high-profile entertainment, media, and tech companies. You will support the new business prospecting, cultivation, pitch, and deal development process. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong knowledge of the media and tech space, and experience developing compelling proposals, modeling financials, managing pipeline, and structuring deals. We are looking for considerable familiarity with the entertainment industry (platforms, business models, product functionality) and the ability to navigate the rapidly changing tech and media landscape, pivoting strategies and approaches as the industry evolves. Experience in business analysis and/or financial modeling, as well as contract development/negotiation and proposal development, is a must.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, exempt REPORTS TO: VP, Business Development

LOCATION: We will consider applicants for employment who are in commuting distance of one of the following regional locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, New York Metropolitan (Tri-State) Area, Washington DC Metropolitan Area
SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Develop materials to help us win new business relationships, including customized sales decks, compelling proposals, structuring contracts, and term sheets. Make recommendations for pricing/deal structures, negotiation approaches, and analysis documents to support new business opportunities in order to monetize and increase distribution of Common Sense content. Identify leads/prospects to target. Work with Partnerships team to develop strong renewal proposals. Engage in Salesforce activity that includes oversight of invoices, pipeline management, and revenue tracking. Conduct analysis of industry trends to inform recommendations for our positioning. Work closely with VP, Business Development, to support development of new business opportunities from start to finish, including research/prospecting, developing pitch materials, crafting proposals, helping to inform negotiation strategies, contract development, and close.
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ:
4-8 years of relevant experience supporting sales pipelines and sales cycles, including sales, business development, business analysis, and/or BD project management. Strong knowledge of the media/entertainment/tech landscape, including platforms, business models, and deal structuring. Excellent written communication skills and experience with proposal writing a must. Experience with contract redlining/reviews. Working knowledge of Salesforce functionality. Proven chops as an organized, entrepreneurial self-starter -- someone who swiftly identifies what needs to get done and is eager to make it happen. BA required; MBA or JD a plus.
THE X FACTOR:
You're savvy about the evolving media landscape and the product platforms that deliver entertainment content. You take ownership of your work, but also thrive in collaboration and contribute to a positive team culture. You're flexible and able to pivot quickly to shifting priorities and elevated opportunities. You are inspired by the Common Sense mission and the possibilities that prospective partnerships present.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Work with passionate professionals. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, and fitness. Matching 401(k). Work-life balance. The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
Common Sense values the diversity of its employees and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on our values, please visit our statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Common Sense will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment.

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Identify, manage and oversee the system and business requirements for new and existing business and ensure performance meets all health plan, state, and provider contract requirements.

• Oversee the successful setup of system builds for new markets and products system, including configuration and testing
• Monitor and evaluate trends in system performance and identify new opportunities or improvements

• Oversee and ensure timeliness and accuracy of all reporting deliverables

• Establish and manage business specifications for authorization and claims/encounters system infrastructure in alignment with all relevant requirements to maintain system specifications

• Identify and implement process improvements for various functions, including new business implementations, claims, encounters performance and auto adjudication, extensive testing benefit specifications, and system integrity

• Establish and manage special projects to improve processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy across the organization

• Oversee the design and maintenance of all market provider contract rate exhibits and configuration and testing of negotiated contracts

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred. 6+ years of health care operations, system administration, product/program management or claims administration experience. Experience with Medicaid and Medicare coding, benefit design and various reimbursement strategies/methodologies. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Contracting and provider data management experience preferred.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Senior Manager, Business & Systems Operations

**LOCATION:** Various, Georgia

**REQNUMBER:** 1349612

Responsible for gathering data and preparing documents required for internal and external financial reporting, including those required by regulatory agencies. Uses formal processes for data gathering and analysis of financial data relative to preparation of required filings. Prepares and/or reviews relevant financial statements, earnings releases and other related disclosures. Ensures financial reports and statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and coordinates with internal and external auditors. Ensures preparation and distribution of internal financial reports as required.
Senior Business Operations Manager, Whole Foods Market & Amazon Fresh
Full Time
Based in Austin, TX

Job Description:
The Sr. Business Operations Manager acts as the single point of contact for all marketing contracts and partner to Finance and Accounting for both Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh brands.

This role is a member of the Global Marketing Operations team and reports to the Executive Leader of Marketing Operations. This position is based in Austin, TX and will require 50% of your time in our downtown HQ office (550 Bowie St).

Responsibilities:
Acts as single point of contact for Finance, Accounting and Legal, ensuring company and dept policies are adhered to in Marketing for Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh In partnership with finance, manages reporting, tracking, reconciliations through Adaptive planning tool Helps Marketing for new contracts in compliance with Legal and STP Aids Reporting Analysts with Marketing vendor set-up, as needed stakeholder feedback for improvements
Reports on spending trends and budget available (Actuals to Expectations variances) to Leadership for Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh Provides guidance for the Marketing Contracts Manager related to services outsourced by the marketing team including agency services, production services, influencers & partnerships, contract labor, software licenses and other general marketing services. Contributes to formal RFP evaluations, managing process, spiriting fairness in evaluation, aligning with legal requirements, and collaborating with Marketing Contract Manager on crafting SOWs Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Finance and Accounting team members from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh on a regular basis - as well as engage directly with agencies, partners, contractors, and vendors, as necessary. Creates standardized procedures for business operations including contracts, invoicing, renewals, and solicits Provides regular monthly reporting requests for expenses, and ad hoc reports as needed for leadership review
Leads annual budget planning in collaboration with Executive Leader and Finance, Accounting Page Break Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Legal, Finance or related field
Desired 5+ years' professional experience in Marketing or Finance including contract detail management and exposure to negotiations Experience with Onit, SharePoint, Cumulus, Workfront is a plus Passion for details and organization at all levels, with vision for broader goals Familiarity with Marketing disciplines including Production, Media, Contract Labor, SaaS, and Rights & Usage (talent, photography, fonts, etc.) Union Talent & Residuals experience a plus. Influencer contract experience (especially Social, Video, Digital content) a plus
Multi-tasker at heart; true passion for proactive planning of details & timelines, paired with comfort operating at the speed of retail and agility to manage quick changes Collaborative spirit to work with various Teams and Team Members at all levels Keen listener to understand Team needs and collaborate for solutions Innovator to create new process solutions Tireless relationship and consensus builder
Tenacious yet pleasantly approachable when enforcing deadlines and supporting teams across the finish line Resourceful self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and continuous change Position is in Austin, Texas at Whole Foods Market Global Headquarters Minimal travel as needed

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.