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<p><b>About DHD</b></p><p>DHD is a Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency with a long-standing reputation for creative excellence and strong client relationships. For over 45 years, the firm has partnered with organizations across industries including manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and consumer services to develop impactful marketing campaigns and digital experiences.</p><p>Our team combines creative talent, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving to help clients grow. As a mid-sized agency, we offer the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute directly to the company&rsquo;s operations, and make a visible impact on how the business runs.</p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>DHD is seeking a Senior Accountant to own and manage the company&rsquo;s day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to financial systems and ensuring that accounting processes run smoothly.</p><p>The Senior Accountant will oversee the company&rsquo;s accounting functions and play a key role in strengthening financial processes as the company continues its transition to QuickBooks Online. You&rsquo;ll operate as DHD&rsquo;s primary in-house accounting professional &mdash; with direct access to leadership and genuine ownership of the function.</p><p>The role begins hybrid in Chicago while systems and processes are stabilized, with a planned transition to fully remote within 3&ndash;6 months once accounting operations are running smoothly.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain the company&rsquo;s accounting records in QuickBooks Online</li><li>Oversee client invoicing and revenue tracking</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Manage accounts payable and vendor payments</li><li>Track and support accounts receivable and collections</li><li>Coordinate payroll with Paychex</li><li>Assist with monthly close and financial reporting</li><li>Support the continued transition to QuickBooks Online</li><li>Maintain documentation and improve internal accounting processes</li><li>Manage and maintain the company&rsquo;s accounting records and <b>daily bookkeeping</b> in QuickBooks Online</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Medical Insurance &mdash; DHD covers 70% of employee premiums and 65% for spouse and family coverage</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Paid Time Off &mdash; 13 days annually</li><li>Retirement Savings Plan with employer match (DHD matches 50 cents on the dollar up to a qualifying contribution)</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of accounting experience</li><li>Be located and allowed to work in the United States</li><li>Strong experience with QuickBooks Online</li><li>Experience with full-cycle accounting</li><li>Comfortable working as a department of one with high autonomy</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Experience helping companies transition or clean up accounting systems (particularly QuickBooks Online) is strongly preferred</li><li>Accounting degree or CPA is helpful but not required</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have extensive experience with Quickbooks Online</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>accounting degree or CPA license (Required)</li></ul><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601</p>

Senior Accountant

Realign

<div>Chicago, Illinois 60018 Posted April 3rd, 2026
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<br><div><p>Job Type: Contract</p>
<p>Job Category: IT</p>
<p>Job Description</p>
<p></p><div><b>Role: </b>Senior .NET Developer (Angular + Pharma Domain)<br>
<b>Location: </b>Chicago, IL<br>
<b>Experience:</b> 12+ Years<br>
<b>Contract</b></div><div><b>
Job Description:</b></div><div>
We are looking for a Senior .NET Developer with strong experience in Angular and Pharma/Life Sciences domain. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications in the pharmaceutical domain, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality software solutions.</div><div><b>
Required Skills:</b></div><ul><div>
12+ years of experience in software development</div><div>
Strong experience in <b>.NET Framework / .NET Core</b></div><div>
Experience with <b>Angular (Angular 8+)</b></div><div>
Strong knowledge of <b>C#, </b><b>ASP.NET</b><b> MVC, Web API</b></div><div>
Experience with <b>SQL Server</b></div><div>
Experience with <b>REST APIs and Microservices</b></div><div>
Experience with <b>Entity Framework</b></div><div>
Experience working in <b>Pharma / Life Sciences domain</b></div></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>Required Skills</p>
<p>CLOUD DEVELOPER</p> <p>SQL APPLICATION DEVELOPER</p></div>

Senior .NET Developer (Angular + Pharma Domain)-1

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Ads operates at the intersection of eCommerce and advertising, offering a rich array of advertising solutions. We partner with advertisers to reach Amazon customers on Amazon.com, across our other owned and operated sites, on other high quality sites across the web, and on millions of devices. If you&rsquo;re interested in joining a rapidly growing organization working to build a unique, world-class advertising group with a relentless focus on the customer, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place.<br>
<br>
We&rsquo;re looking for a results oriented Account Manager who is passionate about partnering with our advertisers, educating them and helping to solve ambiguous business problems, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks. As an Account Manager, you manage and deliver against complex advertiser goals and problems to drive revenue and achieve revenue targets. You nurture customer relationships and create revenue opportunities from the advertisers you own. You&rsquo;ll not only dive deep into data to understand trends, but also communicate the &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind results and make actionable recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you&rsquo;ll be able to leverage Amazon&rsquo;s proprietary data to provide strategic and personalized recommendations, influencing both your internal team and your external customer to facilitate them reaching their business goals. This role is highly collaborative, working with Creative, Senior Sales, Product, and Retail partners and will drive process improvement to gain efficiency and foster collaboration. The Account Manager&rsquo;s strategic digital expertise and influence is considered critical to unlocking greater value and impact for our advertisers.<br>
<br>
Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Become a knowledgeable partner on Amazon Advertising solutions</li><li>Develop annual brand and media strategies for growth based on overall advertiser goals/objectives</li><li>Develop campaign strategies and audience targeting recommendations per brand and product line</li><li>Evaluate KPIs and optimize campaign performance using a data driven approach</li><li>Perform in-depth data analysis to deliver actionable insights &amp; recommendations that influence short term / long term digital media strategy</li><li>Educate advertisers on performance metrics, insights, and how to achieve greater results on Amazon</li><li>Work cross-functionally with sales and other Amazon partners to drive incremental revenue and increase advertiser satisfaction</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience</li><li>5+ years of B2B or enterprise sales with a focus on hunting new business experience</li><li>Experience identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing opportunities across a wide spectrum of customer engagement levels</li><li>Experience positioning and selling technology to new customers and new market segments</li><li>Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or advertising campaigns from concept to completion</li><li>Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership</li><li>Experience in making data driven business decisions</li><li>Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>8+ years of sales experience</li><li>Experience with MS Office Suite, CRMs (Salesforce) and other systems</li><li>Experience in customer-facing leadership roles</li><li>Experience proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer's business</li><li>Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights</li><li>Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders</li><li>Experience guiding, training and mentoring others</li><li>MBA, or Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field</li><li>Experience identifying and optimizing org processes, playbooks, or tools</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
<br>
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, IL, Chicago - 129,500.00 - 175,100.00 USD annually<br>
USA, NY, New York - 142,400.00 - 192,600.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Sr. Sales Account Manager, Telecom

Adler University

<div><p>The Project Coordinator for Strategic Initiatives provides administrative, logistical, and operational support primarily to the Senior Vice President (SVP)/Chief Operating Officer (COO), and to the Office of the President more broadly. Reporting to both the SVP/COO (who also serves in a capacity of Board Secretary) and the Project Manager and Executive Assistant to the President, this role is the primary administrative resource for SVP/COO-driven and board-related projects, priorities, and day-to-day tasks while also supporting presidential office operations in close partnership with and direction from the Project Manager and Executive Assistant to the President.</p>
<p>
The work spans four main areas: financial administration (processing and reconciling invoices, expenses, and reimbursements for the Office of the President and Board of Trustees); board logistics and governance support (coordinating meetings, materials, travel, and documentation for the Board of Trustees); communications support (drafting correspondence and providing copyediting and formatting assistance); and general administrative coordination including scheduling, travel, and project tracking.</p>
<p>
The dual reporting structure &mdash; the SVP/COO and the Project Manager and Executive Assistant to the President &mdash; ensures that the role is operationally integrated across the office while remaining directly responsive to SVP/COO priorities. Success in this role requires a genuine commitment to collaboration, operational excellence, accuracy, and policy compliance, and an interest in working in a highly collaborative and fast paced, outcomes driven environment. There will be great exposure to leadership and learning opportunities in this role.</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p>
SVP/COO &amp; Presidential Office Support (40%)</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Provide high-quality administrative support to the SVP/COO and the Office of the President, including calendar management, correspondence, document preparation, and day-to-day operational coordination.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Create project plans and set meetings with teams according to key priority and project deliverables with consultation with the SVP/COO.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Prepare, format, and proofread executive materials including briefing documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence &mdash; ensuring all materials are polished, accurate, and appropriate for senior leadership audiences.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Draft initial communications on behalf of the SVP/COO and Office of the President, including internal memos, external correspondence, and other materials requiring a professional and institutional voice.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support daily office operations in coordination with the Administrative Manager, Executive Assistant to the President, and other office staff, including phone coverage, visitor management, and office coordination.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential electronic and physical records and files.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ensure smooth operations and logistics for meetings and events to maximize time of participants; set up Zoom and Teams meeting links, follow-up to support appropriate meeting attendance, and coordinate to collect, create, and distribute agenda before meetings.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Serve as a back-up for the President&rsquo;s scheduler.</p>
</li>
</ul><p>Board of Trustees Logistics &amp; Governance Support (20%)</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for Board of Trustees members and their support teams &mdash; coordinating scheduling, travel, logistics, and communications with professionalism and discretion.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support the Board Secretary function by assisting with the preparation and distribution of board and committee materials, meeting minutes, approvals, and governance documentation.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Coordinate logistics for board meetings and committee meetings &mdash; including space reservations, catering, AV and technology needs, travel arrangements, and on-site support.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain accurate and current board records, including member contact information, committee assignments, term dates, and governance documentation.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Assist with planning and execution of board-related events and engagements, ensuring smooth operations from planning through close.</p>
</li>
</ul><p>Invoice, Expense &amp; Financial Administration (15%)</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Process, track, and reconcile invoices, receipts, expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests for the Office of the President and Board of Trustees &mdash; with consistent attention to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with institutional policies.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Serve as a primary point of contact for reimbursement and reconciliation within the Office of the President, working closely with the Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager to ensure all financial transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Coordinate with the Finance office on invoice approvals, vendor payments, and budget tracking as needed.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reviews, and reporting.</p>
</li>
</ul><p>Travel Coordination (5%)</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Under the direction of the administrative manager, support coordination of domestic and international travel for the President, SVP/COO, and Board of Trustees members &mdash; including itineraries, transportation, lodging, visa or documentation needs, and detailed logistics.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Anticipate and resolve travel complications proactively, ensuring senior leaders and board members experience seamless, well-managed travel.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain and reconcile travel-related expenses in accordance with institutional policies.</p>
</li>
</ul><p>Project &amp; Administrative Coordination (20%)</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Provide project coordination support for initiatives led by the Office of the President &mdash; tracking timelines, action items, deliverables, and follow-up to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support administrative compliance and documentation efforts, coordinating communications, maintaining records, and assisting with audits or reviews as needed.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Provide administrative support to senior leadership team committees or working groups, including scheduling, materials preparation, and documentation.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Collaborate across departments and constituencies with professionalism and discretion, representing the Office of the President with care and institutional awareness.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Oversee timekeeping and administrative guidance for student workers, temporary staff, or interns supporting the Office of the President, as assigned.</p></li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<p>
Required</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Prior experience in an administrative, executive support, or operations role &mdash; in a professional, academic, nonprofit, or mission-driven environment.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce clear, polished materials for senior and governance audiences.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience with or demonstrated ability to quickly learn invoice processing, expense reconciliation, and financial record-keeping.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.</p>
</li>
<li><p>High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information.</p>
</li>
<li> <p>Proactive, self-directed working style with the ability to anticipate needs and act without waiting to be asked.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Genuine commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Collaborative, collegial approach with the ability to work effectively across diverse constituencies and stakeholders.</p>
</li>
<li><p>A learning mindset and openness to leveraging tools and resources, including AI.
</p></li><li><p>Appreciation for and commitment to the mission of Adler University.</p>
</li>
</ul><p>Preferred</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Experience supporting a Board of Trustees, governing body, or senior executive in a higher education or nonprofit setting.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Familiarity with board governance processes, meeting administration, or corporate secretary functions.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience coordinating domestic or international travel for senior leaders.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Demonstrated curiosity and interest in higher education, mission-driven organizations, or institutional leadership.</p></li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00</b></p>
<p><b>
Work Environment (Physical Demands): </b>The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Universal Core Behaviors:</b></p>
<p><b>
Commitment to Adler&rsquo;s Mission</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Acts with personal integrity, honesty, compassion. and integrity in all professional responsibilities.
</li><li>Aligns professional actions with Adler&rsquo;s commitment to community-rooted education, research, and impact.
</li><li>Contributes to a culture that advances health, well-being, and community connection &mdash; locally and globally.
</li><li>Respects and values colleagues and community partners.
</li></ul><p><b>Accountability and Excellence</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates results-oriented focus and commitment to quality.
</li><li>Consistently meets deadlines and delivers work of high professional standard.
</li><li>Prioritizes service and responsiveness.
</li><li>Seeks opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resource use.
</li><li>Takes ownership of performance, seeks feedback, and accepts responsibility for actions.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Communication</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communicates with respect, diplomacy, and professionalism.
</li><li>Demonstrates active listening and comprehension.
</li><li>Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.
</li><li>Keeps colleagues informed in a timely and transparent manner.
</li></ul><p><b>Collaboration and Teamwork</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Actively contributes to and engages with colleagues, partners, and communities.
</li><li>Builds relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and trust.
</li><li>Demonstrates curiosity, courage, and integrity in guiding work and decisions.
</li><li>Makes thoughtful, informed decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term impact.
</li><li>Works cooperatively with colleagues to achieve collective goals.
</li></ul><p><b>Adaptability and Lifelong Learning</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Approaches challenges with proactive problem-solving.
</li><li>Commits to lifelong learning by continuously developing skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
</li><li>Supports and adapts to evolving needs in the work environment.
</li></ul><p><b>Partnership with Supervisors</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Engages supervisors as partners in achieving goals.
</li><li>Fosters open, respectful communication to maintain alignment and clarity.
</li>Seeks guidance and feedback when appropriate while demonstrating initiative and accountability.<br>
<li>
 </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p>
<p>
It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p></div><p></p>

Project Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

Administrative Assistant

84.51°

<div><div><p><b>84.51&deg; Overview:</b></p>
<p>
84.51&deg; is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.</p>
<p>
Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51&deg; Insights, 84.51&deg; Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.</p>
<p><i>
84.51&deg; follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.</i></p>
<p>
Join us at 84.51&deg;!</p>
<p>
__________________________________________________________</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
SENIOR AGILE DELIVERY (G2) P3176</b></p>
<p><b>
LOCATION: Cincinnati, Chicago</b></p>
<p><b>
SUMMARY</b><b>:</b><b>
</b></p><p>At 84.51&deg;, we build software products that make customers' lives easier and move the retail industry forward with our bleeding-edge data science. We believe high-performing teams deliver exceptional results time and time again.<br>
<br>
As Senior Agile Delivery associate, you'll be part of a team bringing principles-based thinking to create environments of empowerment and accountability &ndash; where product-led delivery teams are charged with solving problems for customers - not given work to do.
<br>
<br>
As scrum master for retail operations &amp; ecomm, you will operate in a time sliced model where you are fully embedded with 1-2 teams and providing targeted consulting &amp; support to the other 3-4 teams. You know what good looks like and how to create flow, helping teams move closer to the problem space and customer. You create strong cross-functional partnerships and co-create standards that give teams the anchor they need in their quest for high performance. You are an executor &ndash; an active team member and a trusted partner who wears a delivery hat. You remove ambiguity and enable the right conversations at the right time.
<br>
You thrive in a workplace of open feedback and trust. Your dream job lets you have fun while learning, improving and taking risks along the way.</p>
<p><b>
RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Create and evolve successful agile team ways of working &ndash; implementing, facilitating, and evolving practices and ownership to create the right flow. Partner to create team standards.</li>
<li>Enable successful sprint / cycle activities - stand-ups, planning, refinement, shaping, demos, releases.</li>
<li>Help bring teams closer to the problem space and enable Product to spend time closer to the customer.</li>
<li>Reduce friction - remove obstacles and impediments and innovate on ways to make value delivery easier.</li>
<li>Act as liaison across teams to successfully align work, dependencies and manage risks including escalation. Remove ambiguity, communicate effectively and create shared understanding across teams.</li>
<li>Provide clear visibility of sprint/cycle/release using electronic and physical information radiators.</li>
<li>Create and maintain metrics for team and stakeholders, using data points and trends to communicate progress, quality, bottlenecks, team health.</li>
<li>Understand team(s) agile maturity and partner cross-functionally to help the team on their journey. Partner to identify coaching opportunities e.g. agile fundamentals, principles, and practices.</li>
<li>Help team(s) identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities.</li>
<li>Promote a fun, learning culture and an environment enabling high performing teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience</li>
<li>3+ years experience in an agile environment</li>
<li>Product mindset and deep knowledge of agile principles and practices (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, Scaled Agile)</li>
<li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM or PSM I) (optional)</li>
<li>Software Development, Business Analysis or Project Management experience in an agile environment a plus</li>
<li>Experience in data science, data analytics and insights or adtech a plus</li>
<li>Strong organization, time management and communication skills</li>
<li>High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust and influence others</li></ul></div><p></p>

Senior Agile Delivery (P3176)

Mayer Brown LLP

<div>Overview:
<div>
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world&rsquo;s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.<br>
<br>
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm&rsquo;s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Information Technology department in our Chicago office, as a Senior Specialist: IT Project Management.</div><div></div><p><br>
The Senior Specialist&rsquo;s overall responsibility is to deliver projects that are on-time, on-budget, within scope, and fulfill the business requirements. To do this, the Senior Specialist will need to work closely with the Business Sponsor, the project team members, and IT Management to ensure the timely completion of the agreed upon deliverables.
</p>Responsibilities:
<div><b>
Essential Functions:</b>
</div><ul><li>Accountable for the overall management of assigned projects through the Project Delivery Framework phases: initiate, plan, execute, and close
</li><li>Develops and maintains project documentation, including the project charter, project plans, communications plans, project team status, executive status reports, project roles &amp; responsibilities, and maintain the document repositories
</li><li>Participates in occasional calls and meetings outside of normal US business hours to accommodate international team member schedules when necessary</li><li>
Accountable for coordinating project activities with domestic and international team members, including establishing schedules, assigning tasks, monitoring, and resolving conflicts
</li><li>Accountable for the project Risk, Issue, and Change Management processes, analysis, reporting, and escalation
</li><li>Facilitates status meetings with the project team on a regular basis during which the project&rsquo;s progress will be reviewed, issues discussed for resolution, and any material changes to scope, budget, or schedule should be raised</li><li>
Provides regular status progress reports to the Project Management Office to assist with the overall tracking and management of the Project Portfolio</li><li>
Responsible for managing multiple projects at one time
</li><li>Responsible to work closely with the business functional areas, vendors, and other IT teams in defining project priorities, scope, approach, resource requirements, schedule, deliverables, and budgets; facilitate cross project coordination and communication
</li><li>Obtains stakeholder buy-in and proactively manage expectations throughout the project</li><li>
Responsible for vendor relationships throughout the project ensuring outsourced tasks meet contract expectations, firm standards, and are delivered on time</li><li>
Assists with the development of RFIs and RFPs as required to enable third party solutions and IT services</li><li>
Adheres to and promotes IT PMO standard project management tools, procedures and best practices</li><li>
Responsible for the definition of project business requirements, analysis, and design, working closely with a Business Analyst where appropriate; facilitate decision making sessions for project specific architecture, business strategy, operational processes, business processes, and organizational requirements</li><li>
Meets with project stakeholders to clearly capture business requirements, critical milestones, and dependencies &ndash; may require travel to other offices</li><li>
Coordinates the creation and follow up of project related surveys and end-user communications that clearly explain technical concepts using non-technical language</li><li>
Coordinates risk assessment between internal functional reviews to determine the project&rsquo;s potential risk to the firm
</li><li>Acts as a liaison between IT stakeholders to strengthen understanding of business-aligned goals
</li><li>Challenges the status quo</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education/Training/Certifications:</b><b>
</b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Professional Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
A minimum of 3 years successfully managing IT projects from inception to completion, overseeing project team members and vendors. 4+ years of IT experience</li><li>
Legal Industry experience preferred</li><li>
Agile and DevOps experience preferred</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Technical Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products</li><li>
Strong understanding of project management principles and methods; preferred current Project Management certification such as PMP, Prince 2, Master&rsquo;s Certificate, CSM or other certification / degree in project management</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Performance Traits:
</b></div><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendor</li><li>
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities</li><li>
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative</li><li>
Strong client-service orientation and skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
</li><li>Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion</li><li>
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
The typical pay scale for this position is between $94,000 and $125,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate&rsquo;s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.</div><div></div><div><br>
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.</div><div></div><div><br>
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&amp;D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.</div><div></div><div><br>
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Senior Specialist: IT Project Management

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