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We are seeking a local senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to provide mentoring and technical oversight to our rapidly growing Chicago BES mechanical team. The ideal candidate will have experience with large private industrial market sector experience, with a premium on Data Center experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support. They will also function as a Project Manager, taking responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system Implement, monitor and support company policy Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel Manage and develop multidiscipline teams Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts Perform other duties as needed Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A minimum of 10 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Director of Operations - Wisconsin (Restoration Division) Berglund Construction Berglund Construction - a 115-year leader in building restoration, preservation, and complex construction - is expanding our presence in Wisconsin. We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Director of Operations to help scale our Wisconsin office with aggressive growth goals. This is an opportunity to lead the operations of a growing division, shape operational standards, and develop a high-performing team in one of our most strategically important markets. About the Role As the Director of Operations - Wisconsin, you will be the primary operational driver for all restoration work across the state. You'll own field executive, labor productivity, overall project performance, P&L results, solve problems quickly and scale the business through operational excellence. This role is ideal for a decisive, tactical, execution-minded leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building operational structure in a growth market. What You'll Do Operational Leadership Own day-to-day operations for the Wisconsin office Provide hands-on problem solving and rapid issue resolution Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met Lead project start-ups, manage labor productivity and budget adherence Improve field coordination, change management, and cost control processes Accountable for Wisconsin Office P&L Team Leadership & Development Manage and coach PMs, APMs, and Superintendents Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement Develop operational talent to support growth Client & Partner Management Serve as the senior operational contact for clients and partners Build trusted relationships through responsiveness and transparency Represent Berglund with confidence in the Wisconsin market Performance & Strategy Own operational KPIs, including margin, safety, schedule performance, and client satisfaction Partner with business development leaders on pursuits Translate awarded work into disciplined, profitable execution Help shape long-term growth plans for the Wisconsin office What We're Looking For A leader who is: Urgent and decisive - thrives on real-time problem solving Hands-on and tactical - comfortable jumping into project challenges Energetic and driven - pushes teams toward high performance Adaptable - excels in dynamic, fast-moving environments Confident and clear - communicates effectively with teams and clients Accountable - sets expectations and ensures follow-through Resourceful - finds solutions even when conditions are ambiguous Qualifications 10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast-paced environments Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents Restoration experience preferred (but not required for exceptional operators) Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability Why Berglund Construction? 115 years of construction and restoration excellence A growing market with significant opportunity for leadership impact Strong executive support and investment in Wisconsin A culture focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities Ready to Build Something That Lasts? If you're a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, we'd love to talk.

About Expert Insights: Expert Insights, which spans AlphaSense's Expert Transcript Library and 1x1 Call Services offerings, delivers a new and transformative form of market intelligence content. Through transcripts covering thousands of companies, it captures the unfiltered views and insights of business operators in the trenches, interviewed by professional investors who drill into key questions on what's truly important about a company at each moment in time. AlphaSense's library of over 140,000 transcripts is the market's largest, covering all sectors of the economy, with thousands more published each month. Expert Insights is quickly becoming a table-stakes solution for institutional investors to choose the right companies to invest in while gaining rapid adoption among all other consumers of market intelligence from sell-side research and banking, consultancies, and large corporations. About the Team: The Generated Content Team is an integral part of the Expert Insights group, generating thousands of calls each quarter on high-value and strategic content targets - ensuring that the AlphaSense Expert Transcript Library delivers comprehensive coverage to our users. The Generated Content team is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and onboarding the best possible experts from around the world based on the targets and topics we are looking to generate content against - ensuring that the interviews with those experts are of the highest-possible quality and relevance. About the Role: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Generated Content Operations - Channel & Customer Research Operations Managers oversee our research pods. Operations Managers are accountable for the overall performance of the research pods under their purview - motivating, managing, and supporting a team of Analysts in the delivery of high-quality, relevant content against our Channel & Customer Research volume and coverage goals. Natural people leaders, our Operations Managers are responsible for cultivating the talent on their team, bringing out the best in our employees through coaching, goal setting, and the delivery of clear and actionable feedback. Operations Managers are also process optimizers, identifying bottlenecks in Analyst workflows that slow production or lead to wasted efforts, and addressing them in ways that ensure the delivery of high-quality and relevant content to the library. Who You Are: 2+ years of experience in client service responsibilities and 2+ years of experience in people management Inspiring leader: You are deeply invested in Channel & Customer Research's mission and vision of delivering high-quality, relevant insights to our customers - and are adept at connecting your team and their efforts to that mission, fostering a sense of ownership and meaning People manager: You have deep experience setting performance and professional development goals, and a successful track record in motivating, coaching, supporting, and holding individuals accountable in achieving those goals Team builder: You know how to build culture and support infrastructure that brings individual contributors together and enables them achieve their greatest collective potential Entrepreneurial: You are passionate about the development of teams, people, and processes and are motivated to drive the success of Generated Content and Expert Insights Metrics minded: You have a demonstrated track record of setting relevant KPIs to measure the success of both people and processes Data driven: You have a proven ability to build dashboards and analysis to spot patterns in productivity and output that inform your day-to-day management of the team Process innovator: You have a strong track record of building processes that drive scale and efficiency for your teams Problem solver: You have a proven ability to identify the root cause of issues and roadblocks, and implement sustainable solutions Skilled communicator: You're able to leverage excellent oral and written communication skills to understand needs and drive alignment both with internal and external stakeholders What You'll Do: Manage a team of Channel & Customer Research Analysts aligned to sectors of coverage and structured in pods Set and track performance KPIs for your team that balance output quality, relevance, and volume Guide the professional development of Analysts under your supervision Ensure overall library quality and relevance by partnering with Sector Leads to adjust research focus and sourcing strategies that support quality and relevance goals Coordinate with Sector Leads to define and update coverage territories based on evolving coverage goals and team capacity Hire and onboard Analysts Partner with Generated Content leadership to define and update coverage goals, and align research pod capacity and focus to evolving goals Partner with Generated Content Enablement to design and maintain process documentation and knowledge resources for team Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and devise process, systems, and workflow improvements for research pods

Senior/Associate Cost Manager - Data Centre Milwaukee - E-2 visa sponsorship available $170k-$185k **A fantastic opportunity for someone looking to secure their first role in the US** We're excited to be working with a leading international consultancy as their global Data Centre business continues to go from strength to strength. They're looking to add an Associate/Senior Cost Manager to their team in Milwaukee. The successful candidate will take on the lead cost management role on a major new Data Centre construction project. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence. Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year college degree in Quantity Surveying RICS certification desired Data Centre experience essential Stakeholder management experience 5-10 years' relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects Some MEP estimating experience preferred AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs Please get in touch to find out more.

Required Skills & Experience •10+ years of experience in a Operations Management role •In previous roles have experience with P&L •Experience supporting 3PL warehouses & management of inventory •Comfortable meeting with the customers client daily Experience tracking KPI and Metrics Job Description Insight Global is seeking an Sr. Operations Manager for one of their premier clients in the southern region of Chicago, IL. This Sr. Operations manager will be helping standing up a new 1 million square foot warehouse for one of the customers largest clients. This ideal person will have previous experience supporting 3 PL clients. He/she will need to have experience with P&L and also keeping track of inventory. This role will require to meet with Director of Operations day to provide warehouse updates but also require the employee to work on the floor. The ideal employee will have experience running a warehouse with 100+ employees.

We are partnered with a a dynamic, private equity-backed ingredients, flavors, and sauces company with ambitious growth plans to triple in size over the next few years. With a strong product portfolio and a growing customer base, we are seeking a seasoned operations leader to help scale the business while driving operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability. Role Overview This is a unique, hands-on executive role combining VP of Operations and General Manager responsibilities, with a direct pathway to becoming COO. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background in the ingredients, flavors, or food production space and a proven track record of turnarounds and scaling businesses. You will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of operations - manufacturing, supply chain, quality, logistics, and continuous improvement - while partnering closely with the CEO and private equity investors to execute aggressive growth plans. Key Responsibilities Lead all day-to-day operations across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and logistics. Develop and execute strategies to scale the business to $100M+, ensuring operational processes and infrastructure keep pace with growth. Identify and implement operational improvements, including cost optimization, workflow automation, and process standardization. Drive turnaround initiatives for underperforming areas, ensuring sustainable improvements in efficiency, throughput, and profitability. Partner with private equity stakeholders on strategic initiatives, including M&A, capital projects, and operational performance metrics. Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, instilling a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Oversee regulatory compliance, food safety standards, and quality assurance programs across all manufacturing and supply chain operations. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to ensure operational alignment with business growth objectives. Qualifications & Experience Proven operational leadership in the ingredients, flavors, or food production industries. Hands-on experience in high-growth and/or turnaround environments, preferably in a private equity-backed business. Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, P&L, and operational KPIs. Experience leading multi-site manufacturing or co-manufacturing networks a plus. Exceptional problem-solving, project management, and people leadership skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with multiple competing priorities. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred. Why Join Opportunity to shape the operations of a high-growth, PE-backed company with ambitious expansion plans. Work closely with seasoned leadership and investors to execute strategic initiatives and make a tangible impact. Lead a passionate, high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the ingredients and flavors industry.

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager, Customs & Tariffs to join their dynamic team. Position Responsibilities: Advising clients on international trade matters, including tariff classifications, country of origin, valuation, anti-dumping/countervailing (AD/CVD) duties, duty drawback, Section 301/232 tariffs, free trade agreements, forced labor, Partner Government Agency (PGA) matters, and export control laws and regulations (EAR, OFAC, and FTR). Drafting and reviewing advisory memorandums related to the consulting areas mentioned above. Preparing and filing administrative documents with government agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including Protests, Prior Disclosures, Voluntary Self-Disclosures, Ruling Requests, Petitions for Relief, etc. Drafting and reviewing service agreements to ensure the scope of service is accurate and minimizes risks to the Company. Assisting clients in managing U.S. trade compliance requirements and identifying efficiencies within their global supply chains. Monitoring and advising stakeholders on supply chain trends, developments in trade laws, and related trade issues. Collaborating with internal teams, including Growth and Marketing departments, to identify service opportunities, develop marketing strategies, and create relevant materials and resources. Qualifications: 7+ years of consulting experience. Licensed U.S. Customs Broker is required Extensive knowledge of CBP regulations and export control rules. Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, logistics, basic accounting principles, and trade compliance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and interact effectively at all organizational levels. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. $125,000 - $220,000 a year The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account 401k with Profit Sharing 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales Top rated wellness program Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options What's in it for you: Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next. An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Director in Insurance Operations in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will direct operations, lead business development, and foster client relationships, ensuring the optimization of service delivery and client satisfaction. This role requires at least 15 years of experience in consulting within the insurance industry, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to mentor and develop team members. A competitive salary and a wide range of benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and 401k. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the job Operations Director Our world-class client is searching for an Operations Director is a critical role responsible for overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes across multiple locations (overseeing 3 plants totaling a revenue of $200M). The future leader will drive cost reductions, ensure on-time delivery, maintain safety standards, enhance customer satisfaction, improve employee relations, and achieve plant performance goals. This role requires ensuring the delivery of high-quality products in quantities that meet sales demand while maintaining profitability in line with company objectives. Reporting to VPGM. Main Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations; Master's or MBA preferred. 12+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record of improving operational performance and achieving business results. Minimum of 5 years of people management experience with demonstrated success. Strong project management skills. Familiarity with local and federal governmental regulations (e.g., OSHA). Ability to travel domestically (25%). Competencies: Strategic: Develop and execute long-term strategic plans. Lead and motivate teams across multiple locations. Efficient: Optimize procurement and inventory control processes. Enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. Implement capital investment and improvement projects. Foster employee growth through coaching and mentoring. Build and manage a diverse, high-performing team. Ensure operations comply with local and federal regulations. Maintain a safe work environment and manage workplace hazards. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust manufacturing plans to maintain high standards of operations, ensuring product conformity to quality standards. Manage division's inventory and procurement processes with third-party and intercompany partners. Establish and exceed key performance metrics to meet KPI targets. Oversee inventory management based on predetermined fulfillment rates and principles. Ensure compliance with capital investments, improvement projects, and operational CAPEX projects. Collaborate with regional and global manufacturing and sourcing functions to deliver efficient and effective supply chain and distribution solutions. Identify and implement productivity improvements to reduce costs, scrap, and rework. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and company standards. Provide leadership in employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development. Coach, mentor, and develop team talent to build a high-performing, diverse organization. Our client is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

A telecommunications company in Chicago is seeking a Director of Sales Operations and Support to enhance sales productivity and manage a team. The role involves standardizing support processes, overseeing CRM systems, and driving marketing initiatives to raise brand awareness. Candidates should have 7+ years of management experience and exceptional communication skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a salary range of $125,000 annually, plus bonuses and additional benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

What You'll Do: The Tax Director oversees the delivery of a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations to multiple clients. This is a leadership position that is proactive and solution oriented, offering depth of experience to our clients in the fast‑paced world of start‑up accounting. This position reports to the Head of Escalon's Tax Practice. A successful Tax Director at Escalon has a high level of technical tax proficiency, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow as a professional; is self‑motivated and responsible possessing strong communication, interpersonal, analytic, and time‑management skills; enjoys the creative aspects of our business and is driven to find the best possible outcome for our clients. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities also include: Build relationships and interact with clients to implement optimal income tax strategies. Deliver technical guidance on income tax implications of business decisions and transactions. Provide top level review of income tax returns. Identify and mitigate income tax risks. Collaborate with cross department internal stakeholders to generate tax revenue opportunities and support clients' tax needs. Mentor, train, and manage tax managers/staff and improve tax compliance processes. Foster a collaborative and positive team culture. Assist with M&A tax due diligence requests and other special tax projects. What You'll Bring Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and/or equivalent work experience. 12+ years in a busy, complex tax environment. CPA license or JD required. Nice to Haves: Master's degree in Taxation preferred but not required. Experience with tech start up organizations preferred but not required. Why You'll Enjoy Working at Escalon: We offer a variety of health benefits, all available on the first day of the month following employment with us, to keep you and your family feeling fit and well. Medical, Dental and Vision options Life and Disability STD/LTD 10 Paid holidays each year Flexible PTO 401K Retirement Plan Incentive compensation If you are hired at Escalon, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee's geographic location. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Escalon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. More about us: Escalon Services is a Business Process Management (BPM) company that provides Essential Business Services (EBS) through a tech‑enabled platform to small‑ and medium‑sized businesses (SMBs) and startups. The Company enables its clients to spend less time on "back office" functions and provides the value and insight that enables clients to spend more time focusing on delivering value and moving their businesses forward. With a US‑based remote workforce and global delivery team in India, Escalon's solution fills a widening service gap in the SMB market, underpinned by (i) increasing demand for quality insights in an increasingly competitive marketplace (ii) decreasing supply of CPAs and quality in‑house talent and (iii) the cost frictions associated with scaling internal back‑office teams as businesses grow. For more information on Escalon: ************************* Since founding, the company has executed both on an organic and M&A strategy to expand service offerings and drive revenue expansion opportunity through cross‑sell/up‑sell. Before partnering with New Harbor Capital in late 2022, Escalon completed two significant acquisitions which tripled the revenue of the company and expanded the FinOps capabilities of the platform. Continued corporate development is a key value driver for the business going forward, with a highly fragmented market of service providers, often individually unable to scale due to lack of technology‑enablement and offshore capabilities. In late 2022, New Harbor Capital made a growth equity investment in Escalon Services. About New Harbor Capital New Harbor Capital is an experienced, lower middle‑market private equity firm that seeks to partner with growth‑minded, founder‑owned companies. Based out of Chicago, New Harbor Capital is committed to optimizing the growth potential of its portfolio companies while respecting their long‑term visions. The firm was founded on the belief that mutual respect and collaboration lead to successful outcomes. New Harbor recognizes the importance of finding the right partner, and the firm is committed to helping its portfolio companies and their leadership maximize both personal and financial goals. As a strategic partner, New Harbor taps into decades of experience to guide businesses through challenging economic cycles and market conditions. New Harbor Capital has raised over $750M in capital across three funds and focuses on tech‑enabled services, healthcare, and education services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. **Our organization:** The Network & Acquirer Solutions (NAS) team is at the heart of American Express and is a core function within the Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS) business unit. Each year, we power billions of transactions through our global payments network, serving our Issuing & Acquiring partners in more than 170 markets worldwide. We grow revenue by driving strategic, multi-year initiatives to deliver differentiated value to our merchants, partners, and customers. The Network Product & Enablement team with NAS is responsible for the Network, the maintenance of existing functionality, the development of new products and services, and operations. Our solutions deliver value to American Express' Card Members, acquirers and partners across the globe, whether proprietary or third-party by facilitating secure and seamless transactions between American Express' issuers, acquirers and merchants. Our goal is to enable Card Members to pay however and wherever they choose. We deliver on these by setting the vision and strategy for the Network, anchoring our priorities into those of the enterprise, and developing and managing an associated set of products. We keep the customer perspective top-of-mind, factor in competition and regulatory trends, and apply an end-to-end product management approach (i.e., including strategy, roadmaps, scaling plans, business cases, success metrics, KPIs). We lead the end-to-end process, manage the end-to-end partner lifecycle and are also responsible for industry intelligence and engagement through various governing bodies. **About the Role:** Reporting to the Director of Debit Product Management & Delivery, this exciting role will offer a talented PMO manager the chance to drive development of Acquiring for the enterprise through exceptional program management office activities. You will play a critical role in driving organization, governance, and delivery discipline across the team and cross enterprise program partners. The role requires someone who thrives on structure and planning, whilst also being comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail. You'll be a connector - joining the dots, managing dependencies, and keeping risks and issues front and center. If you are someone who is happy to step into whatever is needed this could be the perfect role for you. **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide end-to-end PMO leadership across for Debit Acquiring in the U.S. as part of a major program of work + You will be proactive in creating, understanding and critically questioning of project plans, risks/issues and dependencies. Helping to join the dots across a large, diverse program + You will keep a broad strategic level view whilst diving into the details with a questioning mindset, identifying gaps or misalignments taking initiative to address + You will produce accurate and insightful program or product update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees. Always assessing usefulness of communications and identifying new ways to augment existing approaches + You will develop strong relationships across cross enterprise teams fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and delivery focus + You will define, setup and maintain processes to the support the product team in managing and prioritizing the product roadmap **Minimum Qualifications:** + 3 years experience within Acquiring, ideally with exposure to OptBlue + Proven experience in a senior PMO/Program support role within complex, matrixed environments + Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail + Detail orientated while maintaining a view of the bigger picture + A proactive mindset with a 'can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in wherever needed + Strong comfort working in ambiguity and helping create structure out of chaos + Able to create impactful and meaningful communications for all levels of the business, creating decks that 'tell the story' to drive buy in and understanding + Critical thinker; able to find connections, spot interdependencies and bring clarity + A highly effective relationship builder who uses their diplomatic skills to influence others at all levels of the business with no direct control + A self-starter who will hit the ground running + Must have positive, can-do attitude, able to remain calm under pressure + Excellent Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint skills **Qualifications** Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 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. US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: *************************** 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:** Product **Primary Location:** US-New York-New York **Other Locations:** US-South Carolina-Charleston, US-California-Palo Alto, US-Florida-Sunrise, US-California-San Francisco, US-Georgia-Atlanta, US-Utah-Sandy, US-Illinois-Chicago **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 25021456

Senior Cost Manager - Chicago IL As a Construction Cost and Project Manager company, my client provides full cost, procurement, and/or project management services which provide essential ingredients for the development and implementation of a successful project. They are aware of the need for practical advice and aim to be flexible while remaining focused on client needs. They work closely with the client and the rest of the project team to achieve value for money in terms of time, cost, quality, flexibility, and risk. As a progressive, dynamic practice, They aim to be innovative, constantly seeking to maximise and expand the service they offer their clients. Our client has consistently invested in the development of the practice through experienced personnel and modern technology - a blend and commitment targeted to best serve clients business needs. Due to continued success within the discipline, my client is looking to further increase their capacity and capability with the appointment of a Senior Cost Manager, to be based in Chicago IL. You must have a strong construction cost background, as you will be working on large and exciting projects, working for one of the most recognised firms in the US. Responsibilities Evaluate costs and advise on alternative proposals Provide advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed Advise architects and engineers on the cost implications of different construction methods, alternative choices of materials, and size and quality of the project to ensure that each element is reconciled with the cost plan allowance and the overall project remains within budget Prepare tendering documents including Bills of Quantities and estimating Manage the costs of projects during the construction stage and negotiate final accounts Change Orders Qualifications Relevant degree Experience working on major projects and have a demonstrable track record of a high standard of technical delivery. Experienced in managing both internal and external project teams. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills The ability to build strong working relationships at all level A strategic thinker, able to convey your ideas both verbally and in report form to Clients, external stakeholders, and the design team The ability to adapt strategies in line with changing priorities Chartership background is beneficial Job Benefits A competitive salary and benefits package including Pension, with salary negotiable for the right candidate depending on experience and qualifications. $130,000 -$175,000 Contacts For more information on this role and others, please call *************** and speak to Daniel Crowley at Heatherdaniel international. HeatherDaniel International is a construction recruitment agency. Our deep-rooted knowledge of the industry means we have insight into which companies will enable you to achieve your career ambitions. We recruit for a number of developers, contractors & consultancies. If you are looking for a Quantity Surveyor JOB based in Washington DC. Or another position as a Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Commercial Manager or Associate Director please contact our experienced consultants to discuss your career aspirations on ***************. You can visit our website at heather-daniel.com

Chicago, IL Type: Full-time • Production Oversight: Lead and manage all aspects of shop floor operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. • Team Leadership: Assess, guide, and prioritize team activities to maintain optimal workflow and productivity. • Schedule Adherence: Ensure production schedules are met to fulfill customer requirements on time. • Performance Management: Drive the operations team to meet or exceed departmental Key Operating Indicators (KOIs). Develop and implement written action plans for corrective actions and ongoing improvements. • Data Accuracy: Ensure accurate reporting of production metrics including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and First Time Output (FTO). • Continuous Improvement: Foster team member involvement in problem-solving and improvement initiatives. • Customer Support: Represent production operations in customer and internal presentations, providing relevant updates and insights. • Compliance: Uphold all company policies and procedures in accordance with the quality system, including Business Operating Procedures and Department Instructions. • Accountability: Promote a culture of ownership and accountability at all levels. • Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to control plans and quality standards throughout the production process. • Communication & Collaboration: Lead departmental meetings, support improvement projects, and oversee engineering change implementations. • Culture & Safety: Champion a safe, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment. • Regulatory Compliance: Comply with all corporate, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations. • Organizational Alignment: Promote and adhere to the company's Vision, Culture Operating Philosophy, Employee Handbook, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). • Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all relevant activities and processes. • Emergency Preparedness: Follow company emergency evacuation guidelines to ensure employee safety.

Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!! At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication. Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970. Job Summary Under the supervision of the National Market Service Manager, exercises independent judgment in correlation with Sales initiatives to provide sales support and quality service in a timely and accurate manner on all Makita products through various methods to Target End Users and key Makita Dealers. Responsible for managing service initiatives in support of ongoing conversion strategies, providing after-sales service support through various methods and programs. Salary $80,000 - $90,000 per year plus bonus potential Essential Job Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Embraces and promotes brand values while delivering customer care principles. Works together with the Sales Team to develop and implement strategies in the marketplace that result in conversions. Builds and maintains business relationships with Target End Users, Key Dealers, ASCs, and purchasing contacts to provide good communication and consistent follow-up resulting in quick action and attentive service. Provides feedback to the Sales Team concerning new jobs, core products, purchase opportunities, as well as any competitive activities taking place in the assigned territory. Professionally presents features and benefits of Makita products, providing sales support, technical PK assistance, and training to Target Users and Key Dealers. Travels throughout the assigned territory to conduct in-person service calls regularly, including prospective customers. Communication may occur via phone, email, or text. Displays or demonstrates products using samples or catalogs and emphasizes features and benefits. Communicates daily with the Territory Sales Manager and weekly with the District Sales Manager; also meets weekly with the Sales Team to review strategies and discuss territory opportunities. Prepares weekly and monthly activity reports for the assigned territory. Presents, discusses, and understands Corporate Sales Programs. Coordinates customer training by scheduling and assisting with demo events, shows, etc., within the assigned territory and upon management request. Investigates customer problems and acts or alerts appropriate personnel to resolve issues promptly. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills Required Creativity & Detail Orientation - Generates creative solutions and demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly. Technical Skills - Continuously builds product knowledge and repair skills; shares expertise with others. Maintains general knowledge of power tools and their applications and provides product recommendations. Responds to technical inquiries and provides training as needed. Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits feedback, and provides timely service and assistance. Interpersonal Skills - Listens effectively, de-escalates customer frustrations, and provides service solutions. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly, listens actively, and demonstrates group presentation skills. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits for grammar and spelling; gathers and records numerical data; reads and interprets written information. Planning & Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities daily; uses time efficiently; sets goals and develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect, and follows through on commitments. Adaptability - Handles frequent change, delays, and unexpected events by adjusting approach as needed. Language Skills - Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical service diagrams and repair manuals; presents information and responds to questions from managers, customers, and the public. Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, content management systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Bilingual - Spanish preferred. Applicants must live in or near the assigned territory. Must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position works out of a company vehicle and makes several stops throughout the day. Travel Occasional travel is expected, including overnight stays. Education and/or Experience Desired The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Bachelor's degree in business management or sales (preferred but not required). Minimum of three years of previous management experience in sales or service. Valid driver's license with a safe driving history. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions: Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Regular standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching above the head. Frequent sitting. Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 70 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to ascend and descend stairs. Continuous reach to sort miscellaneous items. Physically and mentally able to work in environments with strict deadlines and multiple projects. Our Benefits Include: 🔹 Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice 💰 Financial Security Competitive pay & performance-based incentives Branded company vehicle provided 401(k) retirement plan with company match Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid Long term Disability Coverage 100% company paid Disability Coverage Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life and supplemental life plans. ⏳Work-Life Balance Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays) Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools! 🚀Career Growth & Development Training programs Tuition reimbursement Internal promotion opportunities Collaborative, innovative work environment Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence! 📢 Explore Opportunities & Apply Today! Disclaimer This description reflects management's assessment of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. It is intended as a guideline and is not an exhaustive list. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time to meet business needs. Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. The Company complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, including the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).

Job Title: Operations Manager About Us: SABIN is a design-forward, rapidly growing company specializing in acoustic and lighting solutions. Our innovative approach and commitment to design excellence drive our fast-paced environment. As demand for our products and services continues to grow, we're seeking a dynamic operational leader to join our team. This role offers solid potential for growth and development. About Your Role at SABIN: The Operations Manager will be responsible for connecting our manufacturing activities with our commercial activities and business needs; ensuring we have the systems in place to produce quality products on time in a safe and professional manner. Our production environment is both reliant on high levels of craft and engineering. We make our products on demand to suit the needs of the architectural projects we supply; we do not build and stock. You will optimize operations to support this business model. Sabin was founded in 2021 and is now in a period of strong growth; many processes and policies are being established for the first time-you will design and implement new processes and policies in collaboration with our talented existing team. Sabin has operational problems typical of a growing company, with the resources to solve them. In this role, you will report primarily to the CEO and secondarily to the Co-Founder. Sabin has operational problems typical of a growing company, with the resources to solve them. In this role, you will report primarily to the CEO and secondarily to the Co-Founder. You will work with the manufacturing, product development, systems and sales teams to join or lead initiatives to improve and refine our operations for improved performance and results. We need an energetic operational leader to join our effort in continuing to build this great company. What You'll Do: Learn and know our business: Learn the ins-and-outs of our business demands and dynamics of our B2B commercial transactions. ERP Implementation: Contribute to the continued implementation of our ERP and MRP systems for higher efficiency, reporting, and process management. Production Management: Partner with our manufacturing team to plan our production, scheduling work in prudent ways that best use our factory and team to ship projects out on time. Material & Purchasing Planning: Partner with our systems team to design more automated processes to ensure that we have the materials needed to build our jobs. Manage the competing pressures of minimizing our lead-times while minimizing our inventory. Industrial Engineering: Analyze and improve our flow of data, labor and materials, Partner with our engineering, systems and manufacturing teams to implement changes for improved results. Industrial Engineering: Analyze and improve our flow of data, labor and materials, Partner with our engineering, systems and manufacturing teams to implement changes for improved results. Desired Qualifications: Educational Background:A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or science preferred, other fields are considered. Manufacturing experience: Direct experience in a manufacturing environment is a core requirement for this role. Organization & Conscientiousness: Naturally organized, with the ability to be assertive about the needs of the business, while being humane and warm when advocating for the business needs. Initiative & Collaboration: Be comfortable with SABIN's proactive approach, where we take the lead and actively move projects forward, ensuring their success. Desired Characteristics: Organized critical thinker: Methodical and analytical thinking are essential for this role. Your natural mindset must be rational, fact-finding and process oriented. You have the natural reflex to organize and bring order, balanced with a belief in the necessity of nimbleness. Flexible: Willing to try out differing and opposing ideas, a plainspoken natural mediator and listener. The essence of this role is coordinating and connecting different domains. This requires moderation, deliberation, and adaptability. Problems Solver: Comfortable with problems, understanding and defining them, and bringing them all to light. Problems are not something to ignore or shy away from but embrace and comprehend fully for solutioning. Learner: Curious, striving. You know you don't know everything and are always learning, you believe in continuous improvement, growth, and forward-facing transformations. You expect the same from team-mates, at a rate that works for the business goals and team. Multi-disciplinary Tendencies: We seek candidates that show a track record of versatility. This role spans different types of work, having a natural interest and experience in a variety of disciplines gives your viewpoint more credibility as a collaborator. Comfort with complexity: A mind that enjoys games and puzzles-for project management, untangling logistics puzzles and balancing multi-domain interactions to serve our customer best. Imaginative: This is a problem-solving role, the ability to imagine completely new solutions, new ways of working and creatively solve problems is imperative. Positive and Proactive: Leadership by example, this role requires a hands-on individual. Someone who is proactive, takes initiative, and inspires the same in team-mates. Team sports experience and experience in losing / hardship is a strong plus. Our Commitment to You: We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the space to do great work. SABIN places the highest priority on cultivating an engaging, rewarding and collaborative workplace. We are building an inclusive and creative environment---this opportunity for creative and professional growth is vital to us. We have high expectations for ourselves and each other, we work diligently and kindly and listen to one another. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, vibrant company at the forefront of design in the acoustic and lighting industry. You will have the chance to take ownership of your work and the trust to do so. Your ability to adapt, learn, and grow with us will be key to your success and ours. To learn more about SABIN and our products, please visit SABIN.DESIGN

Hybrid work model requiring Tuesday and Wednesday in office located in in the Streeterville/Magnificent Mile area of downtown Chicago, IL. In collaboration with the American Osteopathic Association's Certifying Board Services (CBS) Leadership Team, the new Manager, Certification Operations and Projects is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities of AOA member boards and their respective certification products, services and experiences. This role involves evaluating, codifying, and improving the candidate and diplomate experiences. Additionally, the Manager will facilitate and collaborate with the CBS Leadership Team on select strategic projects, and in specific instances, lead the deployment and optimization of enduring programs under CBS purview. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In collaboration with CBS Leadership, the Manager, CBS Operations and Projects will: Operations Management: Manage and streamline daily operations of all CBS activities. Develop, implement, and periodically evaluate all CBS operational policies and procedures to continuously support and enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Develop, deploy, and periodically evaluate proactive and pre-emptive mitigation strategies to protect operations and maintain and optimize the candidate/diplomate experience. Ensure compliance with 3rd-party certification accreditation standards (e.g., National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ISO/IEC: 17024, etc.), certification/credentialing industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, when applicable and appropriate. Program Management: Oversee the planning, implementation, and administration of CBS and relevant board certification programs' policies and procedures, such as longitudinal assessment (LA): Serve as the primary program manager for the AOA's LA program, including managing vendor communications and deliverables, coordinating staff and volunteer SME activities, monitoring and managing LA development activities from conceptualization through to administration and evaluation, and assists, as needed, with diplomate troubleshooting, platform issues and resolutions, and data retrieval, analysis, storage, and technical reporting. Ensure all CBS projects and programs are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in accordance with any/all delineated key performance indicators, as applicable and appropriate. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of all CBS projects, programs, and activities on an ongoing basis. Candidate/Diplomate/Stakeholder Experience: Consider, design, and propose scalable and sustainable solutions to any operational issues, gaps, limitations, or concerns that can enhance the candidate/diplomate/stakeholder experience. Foster and facilitate strong relationships with external vendors and stakeholder organizations as required. Quality Management: Develop, implement, and periodically evaluate CBS quality measures to ensure the integrity, validity, and reliability of all certification processes. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program quality and candidate, diplomate, and stakeholder satisfaction. Teamwork: Provide training and development opportunities for CBS team members in quality, program, and project management. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Data Management, Analytics, and Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance and key metrics. Utilize data insights to inform strategic decision-making. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: Education: A bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent related experience is required. Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably in health care, certification, professional member associations, or physician board certification settings. SPECIAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT The ideal candidate demonstrates: Strong organizational and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and people skills Proficiency in data analytics/visualization and project management software software such as MS Power BI, Tableau, MS Project, Monday.com Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge/familiarity of professional member associations (particularly those in health care, and/or physician board certifications) 3rd-party certification accreditation standards is a plus. PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position, the ability to operate office equipment and the ability to move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds. MENTAL Work is performed in a dynamic environment. Incumbent is expected to be able to quickly adapt to stressful situations, exercise good judgement, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and interact appropriately with internal and external stakeholders. ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment or other approved location. This is an exempt full-time position. Hybrid work model requiring Tuesday and Wednesday in office located in downtown Chicago, IL Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. American Osteopathic Association is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Elevate your leadership, responsibility and results-driven mindset to new heights with ALDI. After 44-weeks of training, District Managers take on the multi-million dollar responsibility of overseeing the operations of up to six stores. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll collaborate closely with store management to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve operational excellence and drive impressive sales growth. With ambitious plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, ALDI will provide you with the professional development and advancement opportunities you've been looking for. Roles within this division cover these areas: Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin Click here to view our divisional map Position Type: Full-Time Starting Salary: $95,000 Signing Bonus: $5,000 Salary Increases: Year 2 $110,000 | Year 3 - $120,000 | Year 4 - $130,000 Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. Assesses, establishes, and implements appropriate store staffing levels with input from direct reports. Works with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results. Ensures adherence to company merchandising plans. Plans and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports. Assures the training, development, and performance of their team's staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives. Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team's staff positions. Approves all time-off requests for direct reports. Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement. Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values, of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. Reviews and analyzes the competitive pricing within the district and keeps leadership informed of ALDI's competitive pricing position. Provides product feedback to leadership, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued. Coordinates with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants. Confers with direct reports regarding the advancement of store personnel and when considering the discharge or discipline of store personnel. Supports direct reports in conducting store meetings. Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy. Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate. Liaises with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow. Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization. Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership. Ensures that store personnel comply with the company's customer satisfaction guidelines. Oversees and manages the appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns by store management. Ensures that store management monitors store conditions, equipment, and employee performance to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors. Oversees and manages stores' compliance with established policies and procedures within the district, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Oversees and manages the achievement of store payroll budgets and total loss results; ensures that results achieved are within district budget. Review and analyzes store personnel's adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies and procedures to minimize losses. Conducts store inventory counts and cash audits according to guidelines. Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements. Serves as the primary link between their team's staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field. Job Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Develops rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group. Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings. Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. Negotiation skills. Conflict management skills. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. Knowledge of the products and services of the company. Problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner. Gives attention to detail and follow instructions. Establishes goals and works toward achievement. Knowledge of human resource management and the ability to manage store personnel relating to recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation. Travel: Daily. Local. Company Car.

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. Our organization: The Network & Acquirer Solutions (NAS) team is at the heart of American Express and is a core function within the Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS) business unit. Each year, we power billions of transactions through our global payments network, serving our Issuing & Acquiring partners in more than 170 markets worldwide. We grow revenue by driving strategic, multi-year initiatives to deliver differentiated value to our merchants, partners, and customers. The Network Product & Enablement team with NAS is responsible for the Network, the maintenance of existing functionality, the development of new products and services, and operations. Our solutions deliver value to American Express' Card Members, acquirers and partners across the globe, whether proprietary or third-party by facilitating secure and seamless transactions between American Express' issuers, acquirers and merchants. Our goal is to enable Card Members to pay however and wherever they choose. We deliver on these by setting the vision and strategy for the Network, anchoring our priorities into those of the enterprise, and developing and managing an associated set of products. We keep the customer perspective top-of-mind, factor in competition and regulatory trends, and apply an end-to-end product management approach (i.e., including strategy, roadmaps, scaling plans, business cases, success metrics, KPIs). We lead the end-to-end process, manage the end-to-end partner lifecycle and are also responsible for industry intelligence and engagement through various governing bodies. About the Role: Reporting to the Director of Debit Product Management & Delivery, this exciting role will offer a talented PMO manager the chance to drive development of Acquiring for the enterprise through exceptional program management office activities. You will play a critical role in driving organization, governance, and delivery discipline across the team and cross enterprise program partners. The role requires someone who thrives on structure and planning, whilst also being comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail. You'll be a connector - joining the dots, managing dependencies, and keeping risks and issues front and center. If you are someone who is happy to step into whatever is needed this could be the perfect role for you. Key Responsibilities: * Provide end-to-end PMO leadership across for Debit Acquiring in the U.S. as part of a major program of work * You will be proactive in creating, understanding and critically questioning of project plans, risks/issues and dependencies. Helping to join the dots across a large, diverse program * You will keep a broad strategic level view whilst diving into the details with a questioning mindset, identifying gaps or misalignments taking initiative to address * You will produce accurate and insightful program or product update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees. Always assessing usefulness of communications and identifying new ways to augment existing approaches * You will develop strong relationships across cross enterprise teams fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and delivery focus * You will define, setup and maintain processes to the support the product team in managing and prioritizing the product roadmap Minimum Qualifications: * 3+ years experience within Acquiring, ideally with exposure to OptBlue * Proven experience in a senior PMO/Program support role within complex, matrixed environments * Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail * Detail orientated while maintaining a view of the bigger picture * A proactive mindset with a 'can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in wherever needed * Strong comfort working in ambiguity and helping create structure out of chaos * Able to create impactful and meaningful communications for all levels of the business, creating decks that 'tell the story' to drive buy in and understanding * Critical thinker; able to find connections, spot interdependencies and bring clarity * A highly effective relationship builder who uses their diplomatic skills to influence others at all levels of the business with no direct control * A self-starter who will hit the ground running * Must have positive, can-do attitude, able to remain calm under pressure * Excellent Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint skills Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 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. US Job Seekers - Click to view the "Know Your Rights" poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: *************************** Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.