by Ronald Barron | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Product Owner, Data Engineering Framework (Remote Opportunity)
Location: Remote / Field US
JobType: Full-Time
Category: IT, Data & Tech
Position Summary:
The Data Engineering Product Owner, Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) Team, your role will be to maximize the delivery of the data engineering team while ensuring a high level of quality, in line with business requirements, data quality and data management best practices using an agile methodology. He/She will be working with EDP leaders and business stakeholders to define and refine data engineering capability roadmap for the EDP platform. He will be working with data engineers to define and develop enterprise data engineering framework for data ingestion and onboarding pipelines, delta lakes, lake houses and data warehouses across a variety of infrastructure (both on-prem and cloud). Candidate must be able to work effectively in an agile team to define, evaluate design, and develop data engineering capabilities and features for our Enterprise Data Platform. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on processes that interface with multiple systems including AWS, Oracle, Middleware and ERPs.
What will you do?
- Work closely with leaders of EDP Program in defining and refining Product Roadmap for the Data Engineering Platform
- Own the Product Roadmap for the Data Engineering Framework on EDP
- Develop scope and define backlog items (epics/features/user stories) for the data engineering team
- Develop and refine quarterly plan based on business priorities, and create/plan sprint backlogs for future sprint execution based on quarterly objectives and progress of the current sprint activities
- Lead and work with team in fulfilling user stories for each sprint by providing thought leadership and technical guidance in solution delivery
- Take on and fulfill user stories directly when needed
- Creates, refines and deletes work items in the team backlog in order to keep it organized, relevant and progressively elaborated just in time
- Works with Product Management, customers and stakeholders to ensure their wants and needs are backed into the backlog in succinct and plain language
- Owns priority of work items in the backlog at the team level with some priorities inherited from the parent program backlog
- Hosts and facilitates sprint review /demo as well as formulating relevant attendee list for each session
- Represents their team for PO Sync in order to coordinate/communicate shifting priorities
- Works with the Release Train Engineer, Product Management, and their Scrum Master to ensure the team is prepared in advance of program level events such as PI Planning, Inspect and Adapt and system or PI demos
- Ensures there is enough ready backlog to sustain team planning every two weeks
How will you get here?
- Master’s degree in computer science engineering from an accredited university (desired)
- 4-year degree with major in computer science engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university (preferred) will substitute for minimum 5-7 years professional IT experience.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 10+ years working experience in data integration and pipeline development.
- Experience with Agile Framework
- Experience as a Solutions Architect for Data Engineering Framework
- Excellent experience in Databricks and Apache Spark.
- Data lake and Delta lake experience with AWS Glue and Athena.
- 2+ years of Experience with AWS Cloud on data integration with Apache Spark, Glue, Kafka, Elastic Search, Lambda, S3, Redshift, RDS, MongoDB/DynamoDB ecosystems.
- Strong real-life experience in python development especially in pySpark in AWS Cloud environment
- Strong analytical experience with database in writing complex queries, query optimization, debugging, user defined functions, views, indexes etc.
- Strong experience with source control systems such as Git and Jenkins build and continuous integration tools.
- Highly self-driven, execution-focused, with a willingness to do “what it takes to deliver results as you will be expected to rapidly cover a considerable amount of demands on data integration
- Understanding of development methodology and actual experience writing functional and technical design specifications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in person, by telephone, and with large teams.
- Strong prior technical, development background in either data Services or Engineering
- Demonstrated experience resolving complex data integration problems;
- Must be able to work cross-functionally. Above all else, must be equal parts data-driven and results-driven.
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by Ronald Barron | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Senior Project Manager, Global Information Security Program Support
Remote; Virtual
#186409
Salary: $57.84 to $64.27 an hour.
Overview
Delivers Global Information Security projects on time, within budget, while meeting stakeholder expectations. Plans, directs and coordinates activities pertaining to the Global Information Security organization so that information security objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. Shares responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating activities pertaining to projects for the Global Information Security organization, monitors and verifies project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.
Requirements:
- 7+ years project management experience with demonstrated involvement in information technology projects
- 5+ years of project management experience leading large, matrix teams in a very dynamic environment
- Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree
- Project Management Certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodology and program management.
- Demonstrated ability to provide and clearly communicate status, actions, risks and put forth solutions.
- Demonstrated record of managing internal and external projects from inception to successful implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a fast paced, often ambiguous and event driven environment.
- Solid understanding of current technologies with the ability to develop and deliver projects using leading edge technologies.
- Ability to align change management strategies with project.
- Skilled in conceptualizing creative solutions, documenting them, and presenting/selling them to senior management.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Extremely high level of analytical ability to resolve complex and difficult issues.
- Very high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership:
- Drive multiple simultaneous information security projects from start to finish and deliver value to the company.
- Direct the work of the project team, including other project managers, on a project-by-project basis.
- Identify and deploy resources required for projects.
- Provide cross-functional visibility into status, resourcing needs, granular requirements, dates and escalations for assigned projects.
- Function as escalation to project teams to resolve issues.
- Managing Projects & Policies:
- Perform Information Security project planning, including identifying and developing project goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identifications or risks, contingency plans, allocation of available resources, and deliverables to meet the needs of the Global Information Security organization.
- Serve as a liaison with Global Information Security, and IT Plan, Build and Run teams.
- Identify and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks.
- Develop high-level project requirements including cost estimates for a project.
- Direct, coordinate, and report on activities of project personnel to monitor projects so that they progress on schedule and within budget.
- Create detailed work plans that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete assigned project(s).
- Review the project schedule with stakeholders who will be affected by project activities, revising the schedule as necessary.
- Prepare and review status reports based on input from project personnel and modify schedules and project plans as required.
- Develop a risk management strategy, ensuring identification of project risks and creation of risk register for the project with Project Team, manage the register on an on-going basis.
- Develop and deliver all required project management deliverables including, progress reports, change requests, meeting notes and presentations, as required.
- Effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Manage and appropriately escalate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes associated with assigned projects. Informs the appropriate team members of project status and related issues.
- Manage scope throughout project duration, maintaining accurate program estimates, timelines, project plans, and status reports.
- Provide data for regular program/portfolio reviews, ensure relevant and timely communication around projects to relevant stakeholders and ascertain that project planning information is accurate and up to date in corporate systems used to manage and report progress.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $57.84 to $64.27 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
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by Ronald Barron | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Customer Campaign Manager – Remote
#186510
REMOTE (EST HOURS)
Salary: $48 – 51 / hourly as W2
Overview
Customer Campaign Manager – Remote
Pay: $48 – 51 / hourly as W2, full benefits offered
EST hours required
Length of contract: Through November of 2023, possibly the role extends into 2024
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $48 to $51 / hourly as a W2 employee.
Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with company match.
Our Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
All About Us
The Data & Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in-house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.
About the Role
Make an Impact as an Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors Deploy Program Management
Advisors Deploy Program Management is an execution-oriented client facing competency that applies proven, accredited change skills and domain experience to partner with clients and help them drive measurable value by:
- Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently
- Successfully implementing complex marketing execution programs and delivering the transformation of programs to create the new business as usual
- Strengthening client’s internal skills, knowledge and experience in critical areas
- Transforming client processes and optimizing their management practices
Deploy is a new suite of consulting solutions designed to respond to fast evolving customer needs for execution support, with a dual mission: deployment and value realization over the entire lifetime of major assets. Value realization is a complex task, and with Deploy we can de- risk the entire client/asset journey, from implementation to adoption, usage, and product evolution. This is done through a set of new capabilities focused on expert execution and project management support, that we are bringing in to complement the traditional Advisors areas of strength.
The Consumer Bank Marketing organization for one of our key clients is looking for a skilled program manager to support the execution and strategy development of marketing programs to our customers in the digital and mobile channels. We are looking for a project manager who has experience managing complex engagements and can collaborate across cross-functional internal and external teams to bring programs to market. Key focus areas include new business development with key strategic partners, managing the creation and execution of new merchant offers, and engaging and deepening existing customer relationships.
This role will coordinate, develop and/or execute the strategy in consumer direct marketing campaigns and collaborate with business partners cross-functionally aligning end-to-end with key internal partners such as Legal, Compliance, Database Marketing, Analytics, Finance, and Channel execution teams, as well as external vendors and partners.
Responsibilities
The Customer Campaign Manager will develop and manage direct marketing programs to drive customer engagement on card products bringing more value to the customer and deepening customer relationships. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Partner with core marketing and product teams on program development execution plans for opportunities to include and tailor for key target segment(s)
- Coordinate and manage the marketing segment strategy in BAU programs and execution, ensuring targeted focus and alignment in:
- Marketing brief process
- Creative execution (including managing workstreams with internal/external agencies)
- Channel implementation for seamless end-to-end customer experience
- Execution of targeting strategy (list work management)
- Partner, Legal, Compliance, Risk and Governance approvals
- Offer fulfillment
- Internal communications to the field
- External merchant partner communications
- Results tracking & optimization recommendations
- Coordinate with Product partners on deliverables that address the key elements of the program, including program P&L, end-to-end operational readiness and uniform key analytics and metrics to support Cross-sell strategy
- Manage end-to-end tactical implementation/fulfillment process for specific offer promotions across marketing channels
- Manage and maintain all aspects of the budget including invoice payment, accruals, forecasting, expense reconciliation and audit reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. marketing execution, customer channels, data base teams, legal/compliance and governance, analytics, and operations)
- Answer/Investigate client inquiries regarding promos or campaign fulfillment
- Size new business opportunities, assess customer impacts, and make recommendations to enhance current programs and improve results
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or equivalent
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in marketing including campaign management across direct marketing, digital and mobile channels
- Experience in retail bank marketing preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Creative thinker with proven ability to ideate and problem solve
- Proven analytical, project and process management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter who also has a demonstrated ability to work successfully in team environment and drive results from team
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to interact appropriately with people across different functions and multiple levels across organization
Client Description:
Why do you want to work through AQUENT?
- Aquent offers an amazing benefits package. For every hour you work – we’ll subsidize a good portion of your medical, vision and dental premium.
- A team of agents that are invested in your career. We support you throughout the course of your assignment to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)
- We reward for referrals! Who do you know?
About AQUENT:
- Working with Aquent gets you access to some great things, including:
- Subsidized health and dental benefits
- Access to Fidelity 401(k) and FSA Program
- Direct deposit for your weekly paycheck
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by Ronald Barron | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Associate Editor
Location: US National – Remote
AT A GLANCE
The Education team at Red Ventures helps students research and find the right online school because we believe education should be more accessible. We write school rankings lists, scholarship guides, and student life stories to reach students of all backgrounds. We’re seeking an editor to help us create and publish more content about alternative education like coding bootcamps and trade schools.
The editor will recruit and onboard new writers, create assignment outlines, edit content, and provide feedback to writers. The ideal candidate has an eye for detail and a creative mind, pitching ideas for new content and helping the writer bring the information to life. As part of a collaborative team, the editor will also work with SEO analysts and content marketers to make sure our content reaches the right audience.
What You’ll Do
- Assign and edit weekly articles
- Develop relationships with freelance writers, create assignment outlines, and answer questions
- Use SEO writing best practices to optimize content for search
- Brainstorm and implement new content ideas
- Follow our in-house style guide and resources
- Understand and steer content strategy across BestColleges.com and the Bootcamps by BestColleges microsite
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in content, writing, or editing
- Familiarity with adhering to style guidelines
- A portfolio of written or edited content (digital portfolios and personal blogs welcome)
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects at once
- Interest in the tech industry is a bonus
Compensation
- Cash Compensation Range: $42,000 – $60,000*
- Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
- Mental Wellness Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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by Ronald Barron | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: Corporate Communications Coordinator
Location: US National
Remote – United States
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Corporate Communications Coordinator to join our fierce and mighty team! This remote, full time position will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. With no two days the same, this highly organized individual will work across functions to help plan, develop, and execute successful corporate communications campaigns and strategies. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Communications, this person will work closely with our PR agency as well as with the Brand Experience teams to meet deadlines, ensure stakeholders are engaged across the social and PR lifecycle, and make sure campaign KPIs are met. The successful candidate has a strong attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a proactive approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
? Execute a results-driven PR and social media strategy; work across stakeholders and functions to deliver on communications for company news, launches, employee engagement, brand moments, etc.
? Serve as a project manager for all social media channels; take and evaluate campaign briefs and assign owners across content, digital, and brand teams, ensure creative timelines are met, and report KPIs.
? Serve as one of the day-to-day contacts for our PR agency and ensure that they are set up for success.
? Own the Public Relations calendar; work across marketing leadership to ensure it matches and amplifies the broader company roadmap.
? Maintain unified brand voice across channels and edit communication efforts to match the style and voice of our brand
QUALIFICATIONS
? 1-3 years working in a professional setting
? Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
? Extremely organized with attention to detail and a strong communicator.
? A self-directed, independent, strategic learner who also appreciates collaboration
? Strategic thinking skills and a positive, can-do attitude are central to the role
? Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment; willingness to pitch in to help the team
? Strong project management, time management, and organizational capabilities with the ability to manage numerous competing priorities are required
? BA/BS in Marketing, Business, English, or related field or equivalent work experience required
OUR VALUES
Velocity: Exceeding expectations of our customers, colleagues, and ourselves by delivering swift and effective results.
Integrity: Doing right by our customers, colleagues, and ourselves through honest and ethical actions.
Be Bold: Daring to take risks, learn, and grow to benefit our customers, colleagues, and ourselves.
Empowerment: Owning our decisions and being accountable for the impact we have on our customers, colleagues, and ourselves.
Service: Supporting our customers, colleagues, and ourselves with respect and empathy.
As a work-anywhere company, Velocity Global fosters a values-driven culture. We value inclusion and belonging. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, ancestry, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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