by Ronald Barron | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Senior Project Manager Technology
locations
Remote/Nationwide, USA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR237357
Job Title
Project Manager, Technology
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The Project Manager, Technology will lead small to medium scale projects that involve processes across multiple business functions, implementation of vendor services or other complexities. The position will drive the definition of project objectives/scope and will manage all aspects of project management to deliver business value.The Project Manager, Technology is responsible for coordinating activities of the project team, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. The Project Manager, Technology must be familiar with system scope and project objectives as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
Primary/Key Responsibilities
- Drive definition of project objectives and scope.
- Manage small to medium projects and project teams to meet business objectives
- Define and manage the project schedule, tasks, and resource requirements
- Lead project team in the creation of project deliverables
- Direct the team in the resolution of issues and mitigation of risks
- Communicate project progress and status to business/technology stakeholders
- Liaison between technology and business stakeholders
- Monitor metrics-based project results
- Participate in definition and implementation of team process improvements
- Promote continual improvement and learning within the team and lead by example
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems or Information Technology
- At least two (2) years of experience in managing technology & operational projects
- Experience with Google Docs, MS office, Project Management Software (e.g. Daptiv, Workday, MS Project)
- Ability to take initiative and facilitate solutions to business problems
- Must be detailed oriented and have strong analytical skills
- Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
- Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or similar Google products
- Proficiency in Project Management software, such as MS Project
- Knowledge of agile methodology
Preferred Qualifications
- PMI Project Management Professional Certification or MS in Project Management
- Agile Certification (Scrum Master/PMI-ACP)
- Experience managing software development projects
- Knowledge of agile methodologies (i.e. Scrum )
- Ability to work evenings/weekends as necessary
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by Ronald Barron | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: CRM Developer – Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics
Location: United States
About the Role:
We are looking for a developer that has expertise in both Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics. The CRM developer (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics) will work closely with, functional leaders, and subject matter experts in designing, building, deploying and maintaining CRM system for the organization. Will take a lead role in understanding the business needs and requirements and developing solutions that leverage the Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics toolsets. This is a US based virtual/remote position.
Experience integrating from Salesforce to Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US for any employer.
Essential Duties:
- Design, develop, test and deploy customizations, features and integrations within the CRM platform (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics) .
- Assists with technical design and ensures documentation is complete and current for the platform (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics).
- Manage daily support and maintenance of internal Salesforce CRM , and conduct long-term improvement operations to ensure compatibility with evolving integration requirements
- Manage daily support, end user trouble tickets, and maintenance of internal Salesforce CRM and integrated applications. Responsible for reviewing and deploying annual Salesforce updates. Conduct long-term improvement review of platform to ensure compatibility with business workflows and strategies.
- Partners with internal stakeholders to gather and document business requirements. Collaborates with various business stakeholders to ensure success of solutions and sprint deliverables.
- Maintains and supports UAT environments, testing, and defect resolution tracking.
- Assists with UAT and requirement validation.
- Maintain a flexible and proactive work environment to facilitate a quick response to changing project requirements and customer objectives, and innovate ways to meet mission goals successfully
- Interact directly with Project Managers, s, IT managers, and end users as necessary to analyze project objectives and capability requirements, including defining specifications for user interfaces, customized applications, and integration with other software applications.
- Provide system administration support of internal and customer-facing Salesforce environment, especially related to customized applications, user permissions, security settings, custom objects, and workflow
- Ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
Skills Required:
- BA or BS in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.
- Four years or more experience with CRM Software development– both Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics experience neede
- Self-motivated and creative thinker
- 3+ years of experience Dynamics CRM project experience working as a Developer for at least one complex deployment with multiple integrations from Salesforce to Dynamics.
- Proficient with Apex, Lightning, VisualForce, Native, SQL and JavaScript
- Proven experience in managing integrations including 3rd party applications.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks and prioritize tasks and assignments appropriately; results oriented
- Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures to safeguard the organization.
- Timely, work, excellent customer service and consistent follow-up
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated consistent sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify potential problems and provide proactive solutions for management of problems; able to recognize need for supplemental resources
- Passion for innovation, keeping up with trends and continuous education related to software development.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
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by Ronald Barron | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Senior Software Engineer – Purchase Platform (REMOTE)
locations
Remote – US
time type
Full time
job requisition id
202413272
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join Technology at DICK’S Sporting Goods, you’re joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while we work remotely from all over the United States, we provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park.
JOB PURPOSE
Architect and build best in-class-solutions. Perform business/software analysis. Leads initiatives within a product team. Supports initiatives that ensure enterprise systems remain best-in-class. Mentor other engineers to deliver best in class solutions. In this role you will be working on Java/Spring applications that are responsible for supporting the eCommerce website and mobile app. Knowledge of Azure deployed services (specifically Redis, Cosmos and Postgres) and asynchronous messaging queues (specifically Kafka) will be useful as they are commonly used across multiple solutions. Code is managed via github and deployed through concourse and github actions. Applications are currently deployed to PCF with a plan of migrating to Kubernetes in the near future.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Software Development
Drive development of existing software and contribute to development of new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop software that is fast, secure and reliable to meet defined requirements.
Software Maintenance
Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software, leveraging the support and skill of more junior teammates.
Design and Conceptualization
Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
Technical Developments Recommendation
Research and suggest ways to optimize solutions to better meet user and/or business, performance, quality needs.
Software Roadmap
Drive maintenance road map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
Faults Diagnosis and Correction
Find root cause and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Assign short-term work schedules to a team based on storyboarding/backlog in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
Ongoing Learning and Development
Develop own and more junior team member capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Program/Portfolio Management Support
Contribute to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals.
Technical Persistence Layer/Legacy Database Design/Development
Guide and deliver the design distribution of basic database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance.
Functional/Technical Requirements
Support the collection functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
Courage
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages “us versus them” thinking; shows appreciation for others’ ideas and input.
Instills Trust
Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instills trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward.
Customer Focus
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level preferred
- General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
- Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)
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by Ronald Barron | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Remote Doc Review 1/25
Location: Washington United States
Job Description:
US-Washington, DC (Remote)
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id: R2019-5611
TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 90+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.
Project Details
Job Role: Document Reviewer
Description: TransPerfect is seeking licensed attorneys for a short-term matter
Target Start Date: Monday, January 25th
Bar: Any US Jurisdiction
Estimated Duration: 2 days
Location: Remote
Expected Schedule: Standard business hours, no overtime
Pay Rate: $31/hr.
Required Qualifications: licensed attorney, active and in good standing; previous doc review experience, available for the duration of the project (40 hours per week).
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by Ronald Barron | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Transformation Readiness Manager
Location: Florida United States
Job Description:
Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the #1 AI-powered experience orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experiences at scale. As the trusted, all-in-one platform born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud accelerates growth for organizations by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time.
We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.
Location: Fully Remote within US (not limited to the states it is tagged to)
Sr. Transformation Readiness Associate
What this role is: As a Sr. Transformation Readiness Associate at Genesys, you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This is an early career opportunity that will be essential in managing the people side of change, ensuring smooth transitions, and fostering a culture that embraces continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to work across various departments, collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement change strategies that align with our organizational goals.
What this role isn’t: This role is not a purely administrative position or one focused solely on project management tasks. It is not a role where you will be working in isolation; instead, you will be actively engaging with teams and leaders across the organization and supporting the Transformation Readiness team.
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Experience in supporting large-scale change initiatives, preferably within a corporate or enterprise environment.
- A modern approach coupled with knowledge of the basics of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Analytical skills to assess the impact of changes and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- A proactive attitude, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Some details about what you’ll do:
- Develop and implement change management plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
- Work closely with project teams to integrate change management activities into project plans.
- Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change management efforts, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders and managers as they help their teams through transitions.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in change management, with a focus on enterprise-wide transformations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Ability to support highly complex and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
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