Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
Harvard University Director for Teaching and Instructional Leadership Programs Harvard Graduate School of Education 60528BR Job Summary As an integral member of the HGSE Professional Education team in our Social Impact and Lifelong Learning (SILL) unit, Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused onempowering educators tobuild competencies, skills, and networks necessaryto have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings based on a defined segment of the sector, professional role, competency, and/or topic. All programs are designed to support the SILL and HGSE missions of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Director for Teaching and Instructional Leadership (TIL) Portfolio is responsible for designing a strategy to build, cultivate, assess, and refine a new portfolio of professional development offerings for teachers instructional leaders in the US and globally. Programs will be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, online live with facilitation, asynchronous online programs, and hybrid models. The Director leads and manages this portfolio in close collaboration with PPE leadership, HGSE faculty, and key institutional stakeholders. Position Description Portfolio Development and Management
In collaboration with the Senior Director for Program Strategy, Development and Delivery, research, propose and vet ideas regarding a strategic direction for the overall size and shape of the portfolio with attention to program quality, relevance, accessibility, and sustainability.
Serve as an administrative leader of a portfolio of programs and related professional development opportunities as part of HGSE's Professional Education program designed to support teachers, instructional leaders, and early childhood educators in the U.S. and internationally
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform PPE decisions about program frequency, updates, and retirements with an eye toward portfolio coherence and reusable assets
Build and maintain a deep understanding of the teacher training and professional development sector and proactively cultivate robust relationships with lead organizations and individuals in the field
Work with HGSE faculty to explore new Professional Education programs that best serve the needs of the field as informed by data and active discourse with sector leaders and key PPE client organizations
Collaborate with faculty on overarching program vision and architecture
Inform, monitor, and participate in marketing and admissions processes for assigned programs toward developing optimal cohorts, identifying growth opportunities, and suggesting mitigation strategies for enrollment challenges in partnership with Admissions and Marketing
Work closely with the PPE Program Delivery Team to collaboratively plan and execute all aspects of program delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience in every program modality (residential, live online, asynchronous online, blended)
Collaborate with PPE's Learning Design and Evaluation Team to conduct program debriefs identifying strengths and areas for development
Strategic Outreach and Internal/External Relationship Management
Plan and implement strategic outreach to organizations, school systems, government agencies and donors to build robust participant pools for programs in the portfolio
Initiate and steward relationships with internal and external stakeholders and expand our network to advance potential new partnerships, programs, with a special focus on enrollment, and funding opportunities
Research and document evolving market needs, conduct competitor analysis, and identify subject areas where HGSE faculty bring unique value to the field
Negotiate proposals and draft contracts for custom programming where necessary (includes authoring, securing PPE approval, executing, and managing Memoranda of Understanding with partner organizations for custom program delivery and large group enrollments)
Liaise with Professional Education teams to support collective design and successful delivery of programs within the portfolio-on time and on budget
Lead sector engagement and activities (e.g. webinars, conferences, and direct relationship-building) to ensure field-based constituents and past participants have opportunities for ongoing contact with each other and with HGSE
Contribute to organizational practices including strategic planning, market intelligence, pricing and tuition assistance, and the overall business model
Other duties as assigned
Resource Management
Oversee budgets for programs within the portfolio
Ensure that all program iterations meet enrollment targets
Manage any grant and/or gift budgets related to the portfolio
Basic Qualifications
Graduate degree or advanced certificate in Teaching, Education or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in education sector working with teachers, instructional leaders, and/or organizations that support them
Night and weekend hours may be required during peak periods.
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume. Additional Qualifications and Skills
Direct experience teaching or training teachers is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines or priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience developing partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
Experience working as both a team player and leader across departments.
Proven ability to prepare, work within, and manage a budget.
Experience in B2B business development a plus.
Proven ability to problem-solve and respond effectively to shifting team needs.
Experience developing and delivering professional/executive education programs with a leadership or education focus a plus.
Working Conditions HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state's required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there. We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship. The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University's "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ . Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Job Function General Administration Sub Unit ------------ Location USA - MA - Cambridge Department PPE Time Status Full-time Union 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Pre-Employment Screening Education, Identity Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/zWBoYWUdMRgX5TBLwfAx4W PI197150017
Nov 16, 2022
Full time
Harvard University Director for Teaching and Instructional Leadership Programs Harvard Graduate School of Education 60528BR Job Summary As an integral member of the HGSE Professional Education team in our Social Impact and Lifelong Learning (SILL) unit, Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused onempowering educators tobuild competencies, skills, and networks necessaryto have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings based on a defined segment of the sector, professional role, competency, and/or topic. All programs are designed to support the SILL and HGSE missions of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Director for Teaching and Instructional Leadership (TIL) Portfolio is responsible for designing a strategy to build, cultivate, assess, and refine a new portfolio of professional development offerings for teachers instructional leaders in the US and globally. Programs will be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, online live with facilitation, asynchronous online programs, and hybrid models. The Director leads and manages this portfolio in close collaboration with PPE leadership, HGSE faculty, and key institutional stakeholders. Position Description Portfolio Development and Management
In collaboration with the Senior Director for Program Strategy, Development and Delivery, research, propose and vet ideas regarding a strategic direction for the overall size and shape of the portfolio with attention to program quality, relevance, accessibility, and sustainability.
Serve as an administrative leader of a portfolio of programs and related professional development opportunities as part of HGSE's Professional Education program designed to support teachers, instructional leaders, and early childhood educators in the U.S. and internationally
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform PPE decisions about program frequency, updates, and retirements with an eye toward portfolio coherence and reusable assets
Build and maintain a deep understanding of the teacher training and professional development sector and proactively cultivate robust relationships with lead organizations and individuals in the field
Work with HGSE faculty to explore new Professional Education programs that best serve the needs of the field as informed by data and active discourse with sector leaders and key PPE client organizations
Collaborate with faculty on overarching program vision and architecture
Inform, monitor, and participate in marketing and admissions processes for assigned programs toward developing optimal cohorts, identifying growth opportunities, and suggesting mitigation strategies for enrollment challenges in partnership with Admissions and Marketing
Work closely with the PPE Program Delivery Team to collaboratively plan and execute all aspects of program delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience in every program modality (residential, live online, asynchronous online, blended)
Collaborate with PPE's Learning Design and Evaluation Team to conduct program debriefs identifying strengths and areas for development
Strategic Outreach and Internal/External Relationship Management
Plan and implement strategic outreach to organizations, school systems, government agencies and donors to build robust participant pools for programs in the portfolio
Initiate and steward relationships with internal and external stakeholders and expand our network to advance potential new partnerships, programs, with a special focus on enrollment, and funding opportunities
Research and document evolving market needs, conduct competitor analysis, and identify subject areas where HGSE faculty bring unique value to the field
Negotiate proposals and draft contracts for custom programming where necessary (includes authoring, securing PPE approval, executing, and managing Memoranda of Understanding with partner organizations for custom program delivery and large group enrollments)
Liaise with Professional Education teams to support collective design and successful delivery of programs within the portfolio-on time and on budget
Lead sector engagement and activities (e.g. webinars, conferences, and direct relationship-building) to ensure field-based constituents and past participants have opportunities for ongoing contact with each other and with HGSE
Contribute to organizational practices including strategic planning, market intelligence, pricing and tuition assistance, and the overall business model
Other duties as assigned
Resource Management
Oversee budgets for programs within the portfolio
Ensure that all program iterations meet enrollment targets
Manage any grant and/or gift budgets related to the portfolio
Basic Qualifications
Graduate degree or advanced certificate in Teaching, Education or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in education sector working with teachers, instructional leaders, and/or organizations that support them
Night and weekend hours may be required during peak periods.
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume. Additional Qualifications and Skills
Direct experience teaching or training teachers is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines or priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience developing partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
Experience working as both a team player and leader across departments.
Proven ability to prepare, work within, and manage a budget.
Experience in B2B business development a plus.
Proven ability to problem-solve and respond effectively to shifting team needs.
Experience developing and delivering professional/executive education programs with a leadership or education focus a plus.
Working Conditions HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state's required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there. We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship. The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University's "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ . Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Job Function General Administration Sub Unit ------------ Location USA - MA - Cambridge Department PPE Time Status Full-time Union 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Pre-Employment Screening Education, Identity Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/zWBoYWUdMRgX5TBLwfAx4W PI197150017
Who We Are:
NanoString Technologies ( NASDAQ: NSTG ) is a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research. The company’s nCounter® Analysis System is used in life sciences research and has been cited in more than 3,800 peer-reviewed publications. The nCounter Analysis System offers a cost-effective way to easily profile the expression of hundreds of genes, proteins, miRNAs, or copy number variations, simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, facilitating a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. The company’s GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler enables highly-multiplexed spatial profiling of RNA and protein targets in a variety of sample types, including FFPE tissue sections. Built on pioneering principles in 2003, NanoString is blazing new trails and exploring new frontiers to adapt to the everchanging landscape and becoming smarter and more innovative in the process. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and providing solutions that can have a meaningful impact in research and discovery.
Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology . We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life. We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition . In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value: Grit. Authenticity. Ambition. Ingenuity. Customers . Join our team!
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for driving product development/enhancement programs, developing marketing strategies, promotional programs, and related activities to ensure that new and existing products meet organizational goals and expectations. This individual identifies unmet customer needs and market trends that will assist in the development of new product concepts and configurations, then works with product development teams to create great new products or enhancements. The individual stays informed of competitor products and maintains competitive comparisons and evaluations. Additional responsibilities include developing sales collateral and sales tools, including product profiles, brochures, specifications sheets, competitive analysis and white papers.
Essential Functions:
Define go-to-market strategy, develop product positioning and recommend pricing strategies to ensure the best possible performance versus business goals
Successfully collaborate across functional partners including R&D, manufacturing, and sales, in order to achieve business objectives
Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products which broaden or enhance the company's life science portfolio
Work with marketing communications professionals to develop programs and collateral materials for products on the market
Strategically evaluate new product and application opportunities and identify synergies with other products in the portfolio
Develop product launch strategies and implement launch plans
Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products to broaden company's portfolio
Manage financials for products, including sales revenue, cost, profit, marketing expense, and other product related expenses
Qualifications and Requirements (Education, Experience, Specific Skills):
Technical degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related Life Science field
MBA preferred
2-4 years of experience in marketing and/or product management in the Life Sciences field
Skilled at developing and maintaining highly effective cross functional relationships across the organization – with R&D, Product Development, Marketing and Project Management teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic – driven to produce great work products pride in professionalism and work quality
The ability to work independently and assist less experienced peers when necessary
Ability to travel up to 30% of time
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com
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IND123
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com .
Apr 25, 2022
Full time
Who We Are:
NanoString Technologies ( NASDAQ: NSTG ) is a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research. The company’s nCounter® Analysis System is used in life sciences research and has been cited in more than 3,800 peer-reviewed publications. The nCounter Analysis System offers a cost-effective way to easily profile the expression of hundreds of genes, proteins, miRNAs, or copy number variations, simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, facilitating a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. The company’s GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler enables highly-multiplexed spatial profiling of RNA and protein targets in a variety of sample types, including FFPE tissue sections. Built on pioneering principles in 2003, NanoString is blazing new trails and exploring new frontiers to adapt to the everchanging landscape and becoming smarter and more innovative in the process. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and providing solutions that can have a meaningful impact in research and discovery.
Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology . We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life. We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition . In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value: Grit. Authenticity. Ambition. Ingenuity. Customers . Join our team!
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for driving product development/enhancement programs, developing marketing strategies, promotional programs, and related activities to ensure that new and existing products meet organizational goals and expectations. This individual identifies unmet customer needs and market trends that will assist in the development of new product concepts and configurations, then works with product development teams to create great new products or enhancements. The individual stays informed of competitor products and maintains competitive comparisons and evaluations. Additional responsibilities include developing sales collateral and sales tools, including product profiles, brochures, specifications sheets, competitive analysis and white papers.
Essential Functions:
Define go-to-market strategy, develop product positioning and recommend pricing strategies to ensure the best possible performance versus business goals
Successfully collaborate across functional partners including R&D, manufacturing, and sales, in order to achieve business objectives
Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products which broaden or enhance the company's life science portfolio
Work with marketing communications professionals to develop programs and collateral materials for products on the market
Strategically evaluate new product and application opportunities and identify synergies with other products in the portfolio
Develop product launch strategies and implement launch plans
Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products to broaden company's portfolio
Manage financials for products, including sales revenue, cost, profit, marketing expense, and other product related expenses
Qualifications and Requirements (Education, Experience, Specific Skills):
Technical degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related Life Science field
MBA preferred
2-4 years of experience in marketing and/or product management in the Life Sciences field
Skilled at developing and maintaining highly effective cross functional relationships across the organization – with R&D, Product Development, Marketing and Project Management teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic – driven to produce great work products pride in professionalism and work quality
The ability to work independently and assist less experienced peers when necessary
Ability to travel up to 30% of time
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com
#LI-MS1
IND123
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com .
CenterPoint Energy
1111 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002
Center Point Energy is looking for a Manager, Workforce to join our Team , located in Houston, TX .
You will have the ability to manage the processes and technology associated with the Customer Services workforce planning function. This position will also manage the short-term and long-term operational workload forecasts and ½ hour staffing needs for both internal and outsourced Customer Service operations; in addition to managing longer-term workload forecasts and processes to be used for determining mid- to long-term staffing and infrastructure needs for the Customer Service operation.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Subsides metro and parking discounts
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.
To be successful in this role you will:
Responsible for managing the Customer Services call volume forecasts for internal and outsourced contact centers at a level of accuracy that will optimize service level, occupancy and productivity.
Interfaces and coordinates with various internal business and operational functions (i.e. Marketing, Revenue Management, Pricing, etc.) for the purpose of incorporating external factors into the Customer Service operational forecasts.
Responsible for managing the ½ hour staffing requirements for all call center (both internal and outsourced) resources utilizing a combination of Genesys CTI and NICE forecasting and workforce planning tools/applications in an effort to optimize service level and productivity.
Responsible for managing the forecasting and planning process in compliance with outsourcing vendor contracts.
Responsible for developing and managing an integrated mid- to long-term resource plan to ensure proactive planning and optimal utilization of resources including call center agents and support personnel, premise based technologies (e.g., workstations), voice and data networks, and other facility related needs (e.g., training infrastructure) based on forecasted workload, and service level and financial/utilization objectives.
Responsible for the management of people, process and technology in regards to the Workforce Management (WFM) team.
Responsible for forecasting and scheduling procedures and deliverables.
Participation in Customer Service projects and initiatives.
Responsible for telephony and workforce management technology architecture along with vendor invoice approvals.
Responsible for management, updates, and execution of call center Business Continuity Plans
Responsible for the development and implementation of succession and knowledge transition plans for team.
Your background includes:
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Requires a minimum of three (3) years experience managing people. • Requires a minimum of five (5) years Workforce Management experience in a large multi-site call center environment.
A bonus to have:
Bachelor's degree in degree in Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, or Economics/Finance preferred.
Jan 31, 2022
Full time
Center Point Energy is looking for a Manager, Workforce to join our Team , located in Houston, TX .
You will have the ability to manage the processes and technology associated with the Customer Services workforce planning function. This position will also manage the short-term and long-term operational workload forecasts and ½ hour staffing needs for both internal and outsourced Customer Service operations; in addition to managing longer-term workload forecasts and processes to be used for determining mid- to long-term staffing and infrastructure needs for the Customer Service operation.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Subsides metro and parking discounts
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.
To be successful in this role you will:
Responsible for managing the Customer Services call volume forecasts for internal and outsourced contact centers at a level of accuracy that will optimize service level, occupancy and productivity.
Interfaces and coordinates with various internal business and operational functions (i.e. Marketing, Revenue Management, Pricing, etc.) for the purpose of incorporating external factors into the Customer Service operational forecasts.
Responsible for managing the ½ hour staffing requirements for all call center (both internal and outsourced) resources utilizing a combination of Genesys CTI and NICE forecasting and workforce planning tools/applications in an effort to optimize service level and productivity.
Responsible for managing the forecasting and planning process in compliance with outsourcing vendor contracts.
Responsible for developing and managing an integrated mid- to long-term resource plan to ensure proactive planning and optimal utilization of resources including call center agents and support personnel, premise based technologies (e.g., workstations), voice and data networks, and other facility related needs (e.g., training infrastructure) based on forecasted workload, and service level and financial/utilization objectives.
Responsible for the management of people, process and technology in regards to the Workforce Management (WFM) team.
Responsible for forecasting and scheduling procedures and deliverables.
Participation in Customer Service projects and initiatives.
Responsible for telephony and workforce management technology architecture along with vendor invoice approvals.
Responsible for management, updates, and execution of call center Business Continuity Plans
Responsible for the development and implementation of succession and knowledge transition plans for team.
Your background includes:
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Requires a minimum of three (3) years experience managing people. • Requires a minimum of five (5) years Workforce Management experience in a large multi-site call center environment.
A bonus to have:
Bachelor's degree in degree in Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, or Economics/Finance preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism, and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
Waste Management has an exciting career opportunity for an Area Director of Finance / Business Partner II within the New England market area. The market area is comprised of MA, Upstate NY, RI, NH & ME. This is a high-level financial position with visibility to corporate. The positions reports directly to the VP Business Partner of Operations with a dotted line the Area Vice President of New England. This is a hybrid role, but can have an office in Foxborough, MA. Travel will vary, but can be up to 50% within the market area
I. Job Summary
The Area Director of Finance and Business Partner is the leader of the finance organization for the Area and the business partner to the Area Vice President and his/her leadership team. This role is a key member of the Area’s leadership team, providing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, M&A valuation, and integration planning, capital investment support, market planning and accounting, for the Area. The role also partners with sales, pricing, public sector, and operations team members in influencing short-term and long-term Area strategy and making key people decisions. The New England Area at WM generates about $900 million in annual revenue and is an integrated business providing collection, disposal, recycling, and other services across the region.
Working with the Area Vice President and the area leadership team, this role assists in creating and directing the Area’s business strategy and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to execute upon the strategy. The Area Director of Finance has a deep understanding of WM’s strategic priorities, its tools, resources, and operating practices and uses these skills along with sound financial and business acumen to ensure that the Area’s strategy is well aligned with broader organization priorities.
The Area Director of Finance also provides functional leadership for all Area finance and accounting employees. Leadership, professional development, coaching and building high-functioning teams are key elements of the role. Given that WM is a decentralized organization, the Area Director of Finance must drive the priorities of both the Area and of the WM Finance organization. In its capacity as a leader of the WM Finance function, the Area Director of Finance is actively engaged in supporting and advancing the strategic priorities of the Finance team. This requires strategic engagement with corporate finance functions including: Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Investor Relations, Tax, Internal Audit & Controls, Finance Technology & Process Automation, Shared Services and Supply Chain.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
• Continuously build an intimate knowledge of the business – its customers, profit drivers, operational capabilities (including organic growth drivers, innovation opportunities, supply chain dynamics, etc.) – and how competitive and market dynamics drive strategy and operating results.
• Actively partner with the AVP and the Area Leadership team in setting and executing their strategies and operating plans by providing timely financial information and business performance evaluation as well as insightful and focused analysis. Sees around corners, anticipates trends and finds new opportunities for differentiated performance.
• With the AVP and their team, actively engage in the overall strategy development, including actionable business strategies with clear accountability, financial strategy and overall portfolio management enabled by corporate business development.
• Build and communicate logical annual operating and long-range plans consistent with near-term requirements and long-term strategic requirements. Assure forecast accuracy and accountable action plans to deliver planned results and to mitigate risk.
• Develop and execute a compelling and logical strategy for the Area and the Finance function that is aligned with WM’s broader Finance function’s priorities as well as enterprise strategy. Ensures achievement of business plans/financials.
• Establish a strong “tone at the top” related to WM’s commitments and values. Ensure that a strong framework for financial controls and business ethics is reinforced when carrying out all responsibilities.
• Provide energizing functional leadership with a focus on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Build and lead a value-add and focused finance team that is integrally involved with the day-to-day plans and operations of the business. Select and develop diverse, world-class talent for the Area.
• Continuously improve the function, looking for process standardization and automation opportunities, culling unnecessary work to free team members’ time for higher-value work and encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation.
• Inspire teamwork across the Area, including the finance function and other business groups to maximize the WM opportunity and talent development. Ensure that the team has the required technical skills and abilities to produce accurate, complete, and timely financial statements.
• Be an engaged and respected member of WM’s Area and Corporate Finance leadership teams. Build relationships and partner to ensure effective team operations, transparency of reporting and decision-making and continuous high quality, strategic dialogue.
Desired experience and leadership traits:
• A clear, strategic thinker capable of simplifying strategy into business objectives/actions and drives them with clear metrics and accountability.
• Has capacity to sift through complex information and communicates messages clearly and concisely.
• Energizes team through inclusiveness and connection with people … flexible in approach to motivate and retain. Builds a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust … engages people to want to perform. Can coach and communicate in simple impactful terms.
• Knows how to create and lead a financial agenda for a large organization. Strong financial/technical expertise and analytical acumen. Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles. Understands financial and operational linkages and knows how to manage and control costs.
• Ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgment. A results-oriented, prudent risk-taker that ensures economic value is paramount in decision making.
• Quick learner, comfortable with steep learning curves and able to handle simultaneous complex matters. Deals effectively with both strategic and tactical operational issues. Loves the best ideas, not his/her own ideas.
• Self-motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.
• Challenges the status quo and drives positive change using a data driven and fact-based approach to decision making.
• Puts the need of the WM enterprise and business ahead of him/herself. Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
• Direct supervision of 6 full-time managers, including:
• Indirect supervision of 19+ full-time employees.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
• Minimum of 15 years of applicable financial management experience in progressively responsible assignments preferably in public companies
• Experience reporting to a senior line executive responsible for the profit and loss of a business unit preferred.
• Has interacted with senior management teams, preparing management-level presentations and actively participating in the presentation of results and strategic priorities and financial plans.
• Experience negotiating with external parties including customers and suppliers, as well as with business partners and internal executive stakeholders.
• Undergraduate degree required, an advanced degree (e.g. MBA, CPA) and/or Fortune 500 finance training program is desirable.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Microsoft Office Suite and GAAP requirements
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is: hybrid, office setting, but travel will be required throughout the Area.
Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.”
Oct 11, 2021
Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism, and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
Waste Management has an exciting career opportunity for an Area Director of Finance / Business Partner II within the New England market area. The market area is comprised of MA, Upstate NY, RI, NH & ME. This is a high-level financial position with visibility to corporate. The positions reports directly to the VP Business Partner of Operations with a dotted line the Area Vice President of New England. This is a hybrid role, but can have an office in Foxborough, MA. Travel will vary, but can be up to 50% within the market area
I. Job Summary
The Area Director of Finance and Business Partner is the leader of the finance organization for the Area and the business partner to the Area Vice President and his/her leadership team. This role is a key member of the Area’s leadership team, providing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, M&A valuation, and integration planning, capital investment support, market planning and accounting, for the Area. The role also partners with sales, pricing, public sector, and operations team members in influencing short-term and long-term Area strategy and making key people decisions. The New England Area at WM generates about $900 million in annual revenue and is an integrated business providing collection, disposal, recycling, and other services across the region.
Working with the Area Vice President and the area leadership team, this role assists in creating and directing the Area’s business strategy and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to execute upon the strategy. The Area Director of Finance has a deep understanding of WM’s strategic priorities, its tools, resources, and operating practices and uses these skills along with sound financial and business acumen to ensure that the Area’s strategy is well aligned with broader organization priorities.
The Area Director of Finance also provides functional leadership for all Area finance and accounting employees. Leadership, professional development, coaching and building high-functioning teams are key elements of the role. Given that WM is a decentralized organization, the Area Director of Finance must drive the priorities of both the Area and of the WM Finance organization. In its capacity as a leader of the WM Finance function, the Area Director of Finance is actively engaged in supporting and advancing the strategic priorities of the Finance team. This requires strategic engagement with corporate finance functions including: Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Investor Relations, Tax, Internal Audit & Controls, Finance Technology & Process Automation, Shared Services and Supply Chain.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
• Continuously build an intimate knowledge of the business – its customers, profit drivers, operational capabilities (including organic growth drivers, innovation opportunities, supply chain dynamics, etc.) – and how competitive and market dynamics drive strategy and operating results.
• Actively partner with the AVP and the Area Leadership team in setting and executing their strategies and operating plans by providing timely financial information and business performance evaluation as well as insightful and focused analysis. Sees around corners, anticipates trends and finds new opportunities for differentiated performance.
• With the AVP and their team, actively engage in the overall strategy development, including actionable business strategies with clear accountability, financial strategy and overall portfolio management enabled by corporate business development.
• Build and communicate logical annual operating and long-range plans consistent with near-term requirements and long-term strategic requirements. Assure forecast accuracy and accountable action plans to deliver planned results and to mitigate risk.
• Develop and execute a compelling and logical strategy for the Area and the Finance function that is aligned with WM’s broader Finance function’s priorities as well as enterprise strategy. Ensures achievement of business plans/financials.
• Establish a strong “tone at the top” related to WM’s commitments and values. Ensure that a strong framework for financial controls and business ethics is reinforced when carrying out all responsibilities.
• Provide energizing functional leadership with a focus on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Build and lead a value-add and focused finance team that is integrally involved with the day-to-day plans and operations of the business. Select and develop diverse, world-class talent for the Area.
• Continuously improve the function, looking for process standardization and automation opportunities, culling unnecessary work to free team members’ time for higher-value work and encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation.
• Inspire teamwork across the Area, including the finance function and other business groups to maximize the WM opportunity and talent development. Ensure that the team has the required technical skills and abilities to produce accurate, complete, and timely financial statements.
• Be an engaged and respected member of WM’s Area and Corporate Finance leadership teams. Build relationships and partner to ensure effective team operations, transparency of reporting and decision-making and continuous high quality, strategic dialogue.
Desired experience and leadership traits:
• A clear, strategic thinker capable of simplifying strategy into business objectives/actions and drives them with clear metrics and accountability.
• Has capacity to sift through complex information and communicates messages clearly and concisely.
• Energizes team through inclusiveness and connection with people … flexible in approach to motivate and retain. Builds a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust … engages people to want to perform. Can coach and communicate in simple impactful terms.
• Knows how to create and lead a financial agenda for a large organization. Strong financial/technical expertise and analytical acumen. Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles. Understands financial and operational linkages and knows how to manage and control costs.
• Ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgment. A results-oriented, prudent risk-taker that ensures economic value is paramount in decision making.
• Quick learner, comfortable with steep learning curves and able to handle simultaneous complex matters. Deals effectively with both strategic and tactical operational issues. Loves the best ideas, not his/her own ideas.
• Self-motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.
• Challenges the status quo and drives positive change using a data driven and fact-based approach to decision making.
• Puts the need of the WM enterprise and business ahead of him/herself. Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
• Direct supervision of 6 full-time managers, including:
• Indirect supervision of 19+ full-time employees.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
• Minimum of 15 years of applicable financial management experience in progressively responsible assignments preferably in public companies
• Experience reporting to a senior line executive responsible for the profit and loss of a business unit preferred.
• Has interacted with senior management teams, preparing management-level presentations and actively participating in the presentation of results and strategic priorities and financial plans.
• Experience negotiating with external parties including customers and suppliers, as well as with business partners and internal executive stakeholders.
• Undergraduate degree required, an advanced degree (e.g. MBA, CPA) and/or Fortune 500 finance training program is desirable.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Microsoft Office Suite and GAAP requirements
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is: hybrid, office setting, but travel will be required throughout the Area.
Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.”
UrbanStems
Miami, Florida/Washington, District of Columbia
UrbanStems is a modern floral and gifting company designed for thoughtful people. Founded in 2014 in Washington, DC, UrbanStems has become a leader in the space with our expressive bouquets, plants and gift options. From coast-to-coast next day delivery to same-day courier service in NYC and DC, we are helping people stay connected.
Named one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies in 2019, UrbanStems has launched brand partnerships with Vogue, Bumble, JCrew and more. We offer a collaborative and open working environment with ample opportunity to grow and learn.
We’re looking for a Supply Planning Analyst to oversee and analyze our supply forecasting, crop planning, and tracking utilization. Our ideal candidate will be at ease collaborating across the floral department, including improving the tools for tracking vendor performance to service level agreements, credit tracking, and KPIs. This role will also work closely with the Farm Accounts Manager and the Senior Floral Category Manager to coordinate with Sales and Merchandising on quarterly revenue targets and synthesizing data on supply capacity. While an expertise in the floral, produce, or agriculture industry is NOT required, a curiosity to learn about flowers and plants will be needed!
Responsibilities
Manage accurate credit tracking for shortages and rejections, including auditing POs to KPI spend
Support the Floral Manager to build out a floral supply forecast based on crop plans, purchasing agreements, and quarterly business agreements; this includes using crop planning to meet our demand as UrbanStems scales and gain cost savings
Oversee third party auditors on crop inspections and targeted crop planning goals
Coordinate with the NPI Coordinator and Farm Supervisor to analyze inspection reports, vase life tests, and temperature trackers to incentivize quality improvements
Support quarterly business reviews with our supply partners that guide the floral supply plan and strategy; this includes improving COGS goals
Support the Floral Manager to analyze QC data, sales velocity, and utilization of crop plans
Develop hypotheses and tests to improve quality during product development, and resolve issues once bouquets are launched
Demonstrate understanding of supply chain costs and effectively manage to reduce landed costs while maintaining quality, consistency, and reliability
Support the Senior Inventory Analyst and coordinate with the sales team on standard confidence intervals and forecasted variance, and communicate supply constraints to meet the sales forecast
Strive for data governance across the entire category with support from the Farm Accounts Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related technical degree preferred, and/or 3+ years in manufacturing, warehousing, inventory management, or data analysis is highly desirable
CPIM and CSCP certification is preferred
Advanced level proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and Tableau or Looker
Prior experience collaborating with Finance to ensure accuracy of vendor invoices against agreed-upon pricing and credit memos
Must possess an impeccable attention to detail with strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects, problem solve and quickly adapt in an evolving environment
We value diversity at UrbanStems. We welcome and employ individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Aug 19, 2021
Full time
UrbanStems is a modern floral and gifting company designed for thoughtful people. Founded in 2014 in Washington, DC, UrbanStems has become a leader in the space with our expressive bouquets, plants and gift options. From coast-to-coast next day delivery to same-day courier service in NYC and DC, we are helping people stay connected.
Named one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies in 2019, UrbanStems has launched brand partnerships with Vogue, Bumble, JCrew and more. We offer a collaborative and open working environment with ample opportunity to grow and learn.
We’re looking for a Supply Planning Analyst to oversee and analyze our supply forecasting, crop planning, and tracking utilization. Our ideal candidate will be at ease collaborating across the floral department, including improving the tools for tracking vendor performance to service level agreements, credit tracking, and KPIs. This role will also work closely with the Farm Accounts Manager and the Senior Floral Category Manager to coordinate with Sales and Merchandising on quarterly revenue targets and synthesizing data on supply capacity. While an expertise in the floral, produce, or agriculture industry is NOT required, a curiosity to learn about flowers and plants will be needed!
Responsibilities
Manage accurate credit tracking for shortages and rejections, including auditing POs to KPI spend
Support the Floral Manager to build out a floral supply forecast based on crop plans, purchasing agreements, and quarterly business agreements; this includes using crop planning to meet our demand as UrbanStems scales and gain cost savings
Oversee third party auditors on crop inspections and targeted crop planning goals
Coordinate with the NPI Coordinator and Farm Supervisor to analyze inspection reports, vase life tests, and temperature trackers to incentivize quality improvements
Support quarterly business reviews with our supply partners that guide the floral supply plan and strategy; this includes improving COGS goals
Support the Floral Manager to analyze QC data, sales velocity, and utilization of crop plans
Develop hypotheses and tests to improve quality during product development, and resolve issues once bouquets are launched
Demonstrate understanding of supply chain costs and effectively manage to reduce landed costs while maintaining quality, consistency, and reliability
Support the Senior Inventory Analyst and coordinate with the sales team on standard confidence intervals and forecasted variance, and communicate supply constraints to meet the sales forecast
Strive for data governance across the entire category with support from the Farm Accounts Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related technical degree preferred, and/or 3+ years in manufacturing, warehousing, inventory management, or data analysis is highly desirable
CPIM and CSCP certification is preferred
Advanced level proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and Tableau or Looker
Prior experience collaborating with Finance to ensure accuracy of vendor invoices against agreed-upon pricing and credit memos
Must possess an impeccable attention to detail with strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects, problem solve and quickly adapt in an evolving environment
We value diversity at UrbanStems. We welcome and employ individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
UrbanStems
New York, New York/Washington, District of Columbia
UrbanStems is a modern floral and gifting company designed for thoughtful people. Founded in 2014 in Washington, DC, UrbanStems has become a leader in the space with our expressive bouquets, plants and gift options. From coast-to-coast next day delivery to same-day courier service in NYC and DC, we are helping people stay connected.
Named one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies in 2019, UrbanStems has launched brand partnerships with Vogue, Bumble, JCrew and more. We offer a collaborative and open working environment with ample opportunity to grow and learn.
We’re looking for a Site Optimization Senior Associate to join our Ecommerce Team and support the build out of our optimization program. You will become an expert and source of truth for the UrbanStems website and its digital products, and have exposure to a thriving D2C business model from all sides, including engineering, customer experience, and marketing. Our ideal candidate will be at ease working cross functionally with multiple teams throughout the organization, and will sit on a small but dynamic team that allows you to actively see the impact of your work each day. This is a brand new position we’ve created, and we’d love for you to grow with us!
Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of AB testing based on company priorities, and establish a cadence for sharing the AB testing report
Partner with your manager and our Customer Experience Analyst on analysis of price testing and developing the digital merchandising pricing strategy
Collaborate with the engineering team on implementation and testing of new digital products and new site features
Translate findings and results in a clear and concise manner, and provide recommendations on actionable trends and insights
Collaborate with your manager and the business intelligence team to develop a site optimization metrics dashboard
Analyze the performance of digital products and of site features by channel, customer group, etc.
Manage landing page creation and testing in collaboration with the paid marketing and creative teams
Refine processes to efficiently facilitate testing and optimization efforts at scale
Communicate the effectiveness of new product launches, site changes, and other various marketing initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or Statistics preferred
Several years experience in a highly analytical role, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Must possess an impeccable attention to detail
Innate tech savviness, and an appetite to actively pursue new skill sets and technologies (such as Google Analytics, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Tableau, Looker)
Ability to communicate ideas and data verbally/in presentations, written, and through visualization tools
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects and quickly adapt in an evolving environment
We value diversity at UrbanStems. We welcome and employ individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Aug 19, 2021
Full time
UrbanStems is a modern floral and gifting company designed for thoughtful people. Founded in 2014 in Washington, DC, UrbanStems has become a leader in the space with our expressive bouquets, plants and gift options. From coast-to-coast next day delivery to same-day courier service in NYC and DC, we are helping people stay connected.
Named one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies in 2019, UrbanStems has launched brand partnerships with Vogue, Bumble, JCrew and more. We offer a collaborative and open working environment with ample opportunity to grow and learn.
We’re looking for a Site Optimization Senior Associate to join our Ecommerce Team and support the build out of our optimization program. You will become an expert and source of truth for the UrbanStems website and its digital products, and have exposure to a thriving D2C business model from all sides, including engineering, customer experience, and marketing. Our ideal candidate will be at ease working cross functionally with multiple teams throughout the organization, and will sit on a small but dynamic team that allows you to actively see the impact of your work each day. This is a brand new position we’ve created, and we’d love for you to grow with us!
Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of AB testing based on company priorities, and establish a cadence for sharing the AB testing report
Partner with your manager and our Customer Experience Analyst on analysis of price testing and developing the digital merchandising pricing strategy
Collaborate with the engineering team on implementation and testing of new digital products and new site features
Translate findings and results in a clear and concise manner, and provide recommendations on actionable trends and insights
Collaborate with your manager and the business intelligence team to develop a site optimization metrics dashboard
Analyze the performance of digital products and of site features by channel, customer group, etc.
Manage landing page creation and testing in collaboration with the paid marketing and creative teams
Refine processes to efficiently facilitate testing and optimization efforts at scale
Communicate the effectiveness of new product launches, site changes, and other various marketing initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or Statistics preferred
Several years experience in a highly analytical role, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Must possess an impeccable attention to detail
Innate tech savviness, and an appetite to actively pursue new skill sets and technologies (such as Google Analytics, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Tableau, Looker)
Ability to communicate ideas and data verbally/in presentations, written, and through visualization tools
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects and quickly adapt in an evolving environment
We value diversity at UrbanStems. We welcome and employ individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The Team:
Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions and increased accountability.
The Opportunity:
Mattel is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager of US Sales Finance in El Segundo, CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team (CBT), demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of Mattel’s relationship with the nation’s largest retailers. The position reports directly into the VP North America Commercial Finance with close partnership with the account Sales VP’s.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Work closely with the account GM /VP’s and sales teams to develop and support account strategies and tactics.
Identify risks/opportunities to the business by understanding actual results at retail and changes in the external and internal environment.
Perform financial analyses including forecast modeling, trend analysis, sales projections, what-if scenarios, and customer P&L’s.
Drive customer profitability analysis to evaluate & identify opportunities to improve account profitability.
Perform ROI analysis on all account promotional programs to ensure effectiveness of spend.
Responsible for customer policy execution and provide analytics to drive strategy & negotiations.
Manage trade spend and overhead budgets by providing financial analysis to ensure effective spend including markdown analysis, pricing scenarios and evaluating expected results against cost.
Communicate performance against financial plan and forecast, and work with team to deliver forecasted results.
Provide analytical support to division finance and senior management during the development of the financial plan and forecasts.
Partner with demand planning to maximize pricing on closeout & excess inventory.
Represent the finance point of view in cross-functional meetings (e.g., CBT meetings, executive management customer business reviews, and shipping forecast meetings).
Lead cross functional system adoption, enhancements & analytics related to Trade Spend.
What We’re Looking For:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of management, internal and external
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience
Executive presence & leadership skills
Flexible and teamwork oriented
BA/BS (Finance preferred); MBA or CPA preferred
8+ years work experience (6+ with MBA) for Manager level, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods company & commercial experience
Jun 22, 2021
Full time
The Team:
Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions and increased accountability.
The Opportunity:
Mattel is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager of US Sales Finance in El Segundo, CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team (CBT), demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of Mattel’s relationship with the nation’s largest retailers. The position reports directly into the VP North America Commercial Finance with close partnership with the account Sales VP’s.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Work closely with the account GM /VP’s and sales teams to develop and support account strategies and tactics.
Identify risks/opportunities to the business by understanding actual results at retail and changes in the external and internal environment.
Perform financial analyses including forecast modeling, trend analysis, sales projections, what-if scenarios, and customer P&L’s.
Drive customer profitability analysis to evaluate & identify opportunities to improve account profitability.
Perform ROI analysis on all account promotional programs to ensure effectiveness of spend.
Responsible for customer policy execution and provide analytics to drive strategy & negotiations.
Manage trade spend and overhead budgets by providing financial analysis to ensure effective spend including markdown analysis, pricing scenarios and evaluating expected results against cost.
Communicate performance against financial plan and forecast, and work with team to deliver forecasted results.
Provide analytical support to division finance and senior management during the development of the financial plan and forecasts.
Partner with demand planning to maximize pricing on closeout & excess inventory.
Represent the finance point of view in cross-functional meetings (e.g., CBT meetings, executive management customer business reviews, and shipping forecast meetings).
Lead cross functional system adoption, enhancements & analytics related to Trade Spend.
What We’re Looking For:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of management, internal and external
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience
Executive presence & leadership skills
Flexible and teamwork oriented
BA/BS (Finance preferred); MBA or CPA preferred
8+ years work experience (6+ with MBA) for Manager level, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods company & commercial experience
PeopleTec is currently seeking an Acquisition Analyst/Contract Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Candidate will:
provide advice and guidance in both acquisition and business policies, processes and procedures.
exercise independent judgment in performance of research, analysis, process improvement, and strategy execution of innovative solutions that offer efficiencies to the acquisition and business management process
serve as a primary representative on contract related special project teams supports the lead on all acquisition matters, responsible for the analysis, evaluation, approving or redirecting of the strategy, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements programs/projects that have been determined by the Department of the Army (DA) to be of such significance that they require intensive management.
Interface between Army Contracting Command (ACC) and the Army Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and Program/Project Managers (PMs) on all matters pertaining to Program and Acquisition Management Office planning and execution tasks
Emphasis is placed on the effective integration of standardized business process improvements. Duties include managing responsible program areas, working with senior personnel, and maintaining an efficient flow of operations to meet mission requirements. Expert analytical ability and skill is used extensively in completing daily duties.
Required Skills/Experience :
Serve as an advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings
Advise program officials of the procurement objectives to be used, and assists in the preparation of SOW/SOO/PWS, determination and findings and solicitation documents
Advise technical specialists, and management on matters pertaining to contracting and business management policies and procedures, and offer new or innovative solutions that produce efficiencies for the organization
Develop solutions to problems when there are uncertainties involving the legislation, authorities and scope of the action resulting from Congressional interest
Provide assistance to contracting officer Representatives (CORs) and managers regarding specific situations or problems and upon receipt of changed procedures imposed by high headquarters involving regulations, laws and good business practices
Help CORs and PMs meet their contract requirement objectives, solve problems, answer questions, correct deficiencies in documentation, and evaluate/interpret supporting work
Work with the functional area experts and project managers to coordinate and identify acquisition requirements
Independently gather requirements, coordinate documents, generate independent government estimates, and determine contracting strategies and objectives to be pursued, taking into account the overall Army and government objectives and considerations such as socioeconomic programs, competition, pricing arrangements, subcontracting, and similar considerations normally requiring the use of innovative and unique acquisitions techniques
Analyze requirements, be able to prepare various statutory determinations such as method of contracting, type of contract, extent of competition, and type of service to name a few
Serve as primary interface point with the contracting office during all phases of the acquisition process
Develop performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) and/or task orders/defendable justifications for contractors to perform
Ensure clear articulation of Government requirements in the development of solicitation documents
Coordinate and work with the functional and technical experts to ensure organizational objectives and information technology architecture requirements are reflected in the contractual documents
Coordinate, provide data and guide the Budget Analyst in matters of estimating costs; cost accounting categories and executed funds predicated on contractor invoices and billing/reporting statements
Establish and administers a cost reporting program for tracking and controlling contractor expenditure rate
Review solicitation documents with ACC, participates in pre-proposal conferences, obtains information from technical officials and clarifies solicitation requirements, prepares source selection criteria
Establish performance criteria and administers cost reporting program for all acquisition actions
Coordinate the analysis and evaluation of all proposals received
Provide authoritative contracting advice, guidance, insight, and direction to all levels of administrative and technical management in matters to include, but not limited to, contract procurement and acquisition policy, procedures, and documentation
Conduct highly complex independent reviews of acquisition requirements for computer and/or engineering product and services packages prepared by CORs and PMs prior to submission to the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Contracts Office
Ensure packages are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and feasibility to ensure adherence to established technical and acquisition policies and procedures. If deficiencies and/or omissions are identified through the analysis of acquisition requirements, plans are developed with the program action lead(s) to resolve issues and take appropriate action
Must demonstrate attention to detail
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail oriented environment
Understanding roles and responsibilities of functional areas
Demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.
Must be able to prepare detailed written reports and briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership, as well as present material orally
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of product.
Travel: 5%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required with 12+ years of experience
Desired Skills :
DoD Acquisition Workforce Certification Level III in Contracting
Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, DoD Acquisition policies and precedents, program goals and objectives, and work processes of the organizations supported, as well as relationships with other programs within Department of the Army
Acquisition Program Management or Contracting Office experience
Ability to manage projects, work effectively with others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Outstanding analytical skills
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/peopletec/jobs/1558692-421753
Oct 21, 2020
Full time
PeopleTec is currently seeking an Acquisition Analyst/Contract Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Candidate will:
provide advice and guidance in both acquisition and business policies, processes and procedures.
exercise independent judgment in performance of research, analysis, process improvement, and strategy execution of innovative solutions that offer efficiencies to the acquisition and business management process
serve as a primary representative on contract related special project teams supports the lead on all acquisition matters, responsible for the analysis, evaluation, approving or redirecting of the strategy, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements programs/projects that have been determined by the Department of the Army (DA) to be of such significance that they require intensive management.
Interface between Army Contracting Command (ACC) and the Army Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and Program/Project Managers (PMs) on all matters pertaining to Program and Acquisition Management Office planning and execution tasks
Emphasis is placed on the effective integration of standardized business process improvements. Duties include managing responsible program areas, working with senior personnel, and maintaining an efficient flow of operations to meet mission requirements. Expert analytical ability and skill is used extensively in completing daily duties.
Required Skills/Experience :
Serve as an advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings
Advise program officials of the procurement objectives to be used, and assists in the preparation of SOW/SOO/PWS, determination and findings and solicitation documents
Advise technical specialists, and management on matters pertaining to contracting and business management policies and procedures, and offer new or innovative solutions that produce efficiencies for the organization
Develop solutions to problems when there are uncertainties involving the legislation, authorities and scope of the action resulting from Congressional interest
Provide assistance to contracting officer Representatives (CORs) and managers regarding specific situations or problems and upon receipt of changed procedures imposed by high headquarters involving regulations, laws and good business practices
Help CORs and PMs meet their contract requirement objectives, solve problems, answer questions, correct deficiencies in documentation, and evaluate/interpret supporting work
Work with the functional area experts and project managers to coordinate and identify acquisition requirements
Independently gather requirements, coordinate documents, generate independent government estimates, and determine contracting strategies and objectives to be pursued, taking into account the overall Army and government objectives and considerations such as socioeconomic programs, competition, pricing arrangements, subcontracting, and similar considerations normally requiring the use of innovative and unique acquisitions techniques
Analyze requirements, be able to prepare various statutory determinations such as method of contracting, type of contract, extent of competition, and type of service to name a few
Serve as primary interface point with the contracting office during all phases of the acquisition process
Develop performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) and/or task orders/defendable justifications for contractors to perform
Ensure clear articulation of Government requirements in the development of solicitation documents
Coordinate and work with the functional and technical experts to ensure organizational objectives and information technology architecture requirements are reflected in the contractual documents
Coordinate, provide data and guide the Budget Analyst in matters of estimating costs; cost accounting categories and executed funds predicated on contractor invoices and billing/reporting statements
Establish and administers a cost reporting program for tracking and controlling contractor expenditure rate
Review solicitation documents with ACC, participates in pre-proposal conferences, obtains information from technical officials and clarifies solicitation requirements, prepares source selection criteria
Establish performance criteria and administers cost reporting program for all acquisition actions
Coordinate the analysis and evaluation of all proposals received
Provide authoritative contracting advice, guidance, insight, and direction to all levels of administrative and technical management in matters to include, but not limited to, contract procurement and acquisition policy, procedures, and documentation
Conduct highly complex independent reviews of acquisition requirements for computer and/or engineering product and services packages prepared by CORs and PMs prior to submission to the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Contracts Office
Ensure packages are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and feasibility to ensure adherence to established technical and acquisition policies and procedures. If deficiencies and/or omissions are identified through the analysis of acquisition requirements, plans are developed with the program action lead(s) to resolve issues and take appropriate action
Must demonstrate attention to detail
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail oriented environment
Understanding roles and responsibilities of functional areas
Demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.
Must be able to prepare detailed written reports and briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership, as well as present material orally
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of product.
Travel: 5%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required with 12+ years of experience
Desired Skills :
DoD Acquisition Workforce Certification Level III in Contracting
Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, DoD Acquisition policies and precedents, program goals and objectives, and work processes of the organizations supported, as well as relationships with other programs within Department of the Army
Acquisition Program Management or Contracting Office experience
Ability to manage projects, work effectively with others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Outstanding analytical skills
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/peopletec/jobs/1558692-421753