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senior technical consultant (integrations/ai), platform products expert implementation services

solutions consultant

Outreach.io

<div><div><div><b>About Outreach</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Outreach, founded in 2014, is the only complete AI Revenue Workflow Platform that helps sales leaders benefit from connected account visibility, performance insights, and higher forecasting accuracy across every GTM team. Outreach infuses agentic AI to power 100s of use cases across sales motions. From new logo prospecting to renewal and expansion, Outreach AI automates workflows and frees sellers to focus on more strategic conversations and actions. Global organizations use Outreach to power their revenue teams, including SAP, Siemens, Snowflake, ZoomInfo, and Verizon to name a few. To learn more, please visit www.outreach.io.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
The Role</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Solutions Consulting team is an integral part of the Outreach Go-To-Market function. We focus on driving real business impact for prospects by being both technology and domain experts. We are expected to understand our prospect&rsquo;s challenges and objectives - then guide them toward lasting solutions. We do this by partnering with other functions, internally (professional services, product, engineering, success, marketing) and externally (partners).</div><div>
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<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Your Daily Adventures Will Include</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Becoming and acting as a subject matter expert on the Outreach platform and acting as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal teams</li><li>
Partner and collaborate with Sales to identify customer and prospect selling tools, business processes, opportunities and risks through in-depth discovery</li><li>
Helping qualify opportunities through in-depth discovery of customer and prospect business processes in order identify opportunities and risks that need to be addressed during the sales process</li><li>
Participate in product demonstrations highlighting Outreach's business value</li><li>
Understanding goals and value propositions for various stakeholders within customer organizations</li><li>
Ensuring effective communication of customer and prospect pains and requirements to Outreach&rsquo;s onboarding and implementation teams</li><li>
Building industry credibility through continuous learning of new sales trends &amp; technology from blogs, podcasts, and other industry publications</li><li>
Collaborating with Product, Customer Success, and other Outreach teams to build a better company and platform for our customers</li><li>
Sharing your product and selling knowledge with other Outreach teams, helping them strengthen their own skills, and better support our customers and prospects</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Vision of You</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Experience &ndash; You have 2+ years' experience in a customer-facing role (SC, AE, SDR, CSM, etc.)</li><li>
Inquisitive &ndash; You ask thoughtful questions resulting in meaningful insights; you probe in a way that leads people to step outside their mindset; you unearth pain points and elicit new ideas</li><li>
Problem Solver &ndash; You are able to translate customer use cases and business goals into scalable, and value-based solutions</li><li>
Excellent Presentation Skills &ndash; You can deliver engaging demonstrations, drawing on customer examples and industry insights to highlight business value for a diverse range of stakeholder personas</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>$115,000 - $135,000 a year</div><div>
The annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this role is <b>$115,000 - $135,000</b>. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, location and experience. Final offers are determined through a holistic assessment and will vary within the posted range. Your Recruiter will share specific details based on your location and role during the hiring process.</div></div>
<div><div>#LI-AM1</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why You&rsquo;ll Love It Here</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Flexible time off
</li><li>401k to help you save for the future</li><li>Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their dependents
</li><li>A parental leave program that includes options for a paid night nurse, and a gradual return to work</li><li>Infertility/ assisted reproductive services benefit</li><li>Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team</li><li>Snacks and beverages in the Office, along with fun events to celebrate</li><li>Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like Outreach Women's Network, Latinx community, Outreach Black Connection, AAPI community, Pride/LGBTQIA+, Gender+, Disability Community, and Veterans/Military<br>
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<div><i>Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</i></div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Our success is reliant on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who can elevate assumptions and ideas with fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to hiring the whole human, not just a resume. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants-including those from historically marginalized groups. We would like to invite you to apply even if you don't think you meet all of the requirements listed below. We don't want a few lines in a job description to get between us and the opportunity to meet you.</i></b></div></div></div>

Solutions Consultant

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Ads is looking for a Programmatic Solutions Consultant to support customers using our demand-side platform, Amazon DSP.<br>
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As a Programmatic Solutions Consultant (PSC), you will manage the end-to-end experience of our enterprise customer, known as programmatic trading desks. You will drive success by developing customer expertise in our programmatic advertising DSP. The Programmatic Solutions Consultant has experience in advertising technology and the programmatic advertising domain, and is leveraging this expertise to help our customers meet and exceed their business objectives. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with programmatic traders at agencies/advertisers, as well as Amazon Ads internal sales, product, and support teams to address customer needs.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Owning the relationship with programmatic trading desk managers, engaging with multiple customer organizational levels to understand business objectives</li><li>Providing services such as onboarding, trade desk support plans, feature training, continuous product usage consultation, and industry best practices</li><li>Analyzing and interpreting data to identify improvement areas, root causes, and formulate enablement and adoption recommendations</li><li>Driving the evolution of Amazon DSP by assisting customers with product beta participation, capturing customer feedback, and collaborating closely with cross-functional Amazon teams (Product Management, Engineering, Analytics, and Specialists)</li><li>Defining and improving processes and tools for the Programmatic Solutions Consultant team to better serve customers</li></ul><br>
A day in the life<br>
A typical PSC engagement with our customers could include onboarding new traders, delivering trainings on new product features, assisting a customer with a beta feature, consulting in business strategy and planning discussions, providing oversight in execution of campaign strategy, developing campaign optimization recommendations and monitoring their impact, conducting deep dives to determine root causes of issues and informing customers of the best course of action.<br>
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You will advocate for customer in internal forums, provide troubleshooting support and triage when needed, and simplify and propagate customer feedback to inform product and services design. PSCs operate as trusted advisors to customers every day, and ensure customers gradually develop into a proficient users of our DSP, who see Amazon DSP as their preferred means to their goals.<br>
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You will be passionate about understanding customer objectives, and address them using our book of services and engagement best practices, to drive adoption of Amazon technologies. Your ownership, curiosity, and domain knowledge will allow you to comprehensively understand the details of our offerings and be able to speak to these to our customers with passion, authority, empathy, and clarity.<br>
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About the team<br>
Amazon Ads helps brands create experiences that delight customers and deliver meaningful results. With 300+ million worldwide active customer accounts, and first-party insights based on shopping, streaming and browsing signals, brands can craft relevant campaigns that enhance customer experiences. Our solutions on Amazon.com, services like Twitch, IMDb TV, Alexa, Amazon Music, and partnerships with third-party publishers and exchanges make Amazon Ads the ultimate amplifier for brands to reach the right audiences in the right places, both on and off Amazon.
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Our programmatic advertising platform, the Amazon Demand Side Platform (DSP), is becoming increasingly popular with major advertisers and agencies worldwide. We believe we understand e-commerce advertising better than anybody else and want to turn it into a science of its own that all users can leverage for their programmatic advertising.<br>
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Here at Amazon Advertising, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have 13 employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon&rsquo;s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
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Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfilment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.<br>
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Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we&rsquo;re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>4+ years of experience in programmatic advertising in a consultative role, providing hands-on customer service</li><li>Experience in digital advertising and client facing roles</li><li>Experience with annual brand and media planning</li><li>Experience (technical and operational) with multiple domain areas of programmatic advertising technologies (DSP, RTB, bid shading, machine learning optimization, ad verification, ad tracking, ad attribution, bidding engines, second-price vs first-price auctions, pixel and tag managers, cookies, viewability, etc.)</li><li>Experience in digital advertising and client facing roles with a focus on data analysis</li><li>Experience owning relationships with programmatic decision makers</li><li>Experience with annual brand planning and media planning</li><li>Ability to effectively present to and confidently communicate with business-to-business (B2B) customers, including facilitating onboarding and training, or presenting plans to customer leadership (e.g. Head of Programmatic at an agency or advertiser)</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent work experience</li><li>Fluency in English</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in e-commerce or online advertising</li><li>Experience in omni-channel marketing, search engine marketing or search engine optimization</li><li>Experience in digital analytics and/or DMP, CDP</li><li>Vertical specialization (e.g. in entertainment, automotive, etc.) within programmatic advertising</li><li>Proficient oral and written communication skills with ability to establish credibility with technical and non-technical business owners</li><li>Organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines</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>
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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.<br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $131,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads

Huron Consulting Group

<div><div>Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.<br>
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Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.</div><div></div>
Senior Managers serve in an outward-facing, hands-on, and multi-faceted role combining project and engagement management, team leadership and material interaction with clients at both tactical and strategic levels.<br>
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While activities vary based on project size/scope and individual skill-sets and strengths, the Senior Manager can expect to spend considerable time on client-facing engagements through all project phases (pursuit to delivery), project management, and intensive data-analysis to implement impactful recommendations. Additionally, Senior Managers time will revolve around overall practice development, the mentorship of Coachees (when assigned), and general project/organizational administrative tasks.<div></div><div>
Qualifications:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience</div></li><li><div>
5-7 years of related experience with ERP cloud implementations in a consulting role</div></li><li><div>
3+ years of experience leading implementations with at least 2 of the following Oracle Cloud modules: General Ledger (GL,) Receivables (AR), Payables (AP), AM, CASH, Grants, and/or PPM</div></li><li><div>
3+ years' experience as a Solution Architect for ERP implementations in the Energy &amp; Utilities or Oil &amp; Gas industries</div></li><li><div>
Experience as a functional application specialist</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communication skills &ndash; oral and written &ndash; and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration</div></li><li><div>
The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project management and technical dimensions</div></li><li><div>
Proven ability to contribute on multiple projects of differing scale and duration</div></li><li><div>
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to work with client or other internal project teams</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $185,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron&rsquo;s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron&rsquo;s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $189,750 - $231,250. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron&rsquo;s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.</div><div></div><div>
Position Level</div>
Senior Manager<div></div><div>
Country</div>
United States of America</div>

Digital Consulting Senior Manager, Oracle ERP Solution Architect - Energy & Utilities

Synergetics Installations Worldwide

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Contract Opportunity: Consultant</b><br>
<b>Transformation</b><br>
<b>Phase 4 Transformation Initiative</b><br>
<b>Travel - 100% (remote when not at client site)</b><br>
<b>Weekly Rate: Average $3000/week</b><br>
<b>Location: Multiple locations across the country - Job Posting location is for job posting only. When not on-site consultant will be working remote.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the Role</b></h3><p>
We&rsquo;re seeking an <b>initiative-taking Consultant</b> with <b>4 - 6 years of experience in top-tier consulting firms or large-scale corporate environments</b>. This contract role supports Phase 4 of a strategic transformation initiative within one of our client&rsquo;s divisions. You&rsquo;ll work closely with Synergetics leadership and client executives to drive operational improvements across multiple workstreams.</p><p>
Synergetics Installations Worldwide is a respected, owner-led management consulting firm known for delivering measurable results. Since 1975, we&rsquo;ve completed over 1,800 engagements resulting in $9 billion in EBITDA improvements across industries including healthcare, consumer, industrials, and business services. Our clients range from small- to mid-size enterprises and Private Equity portfolios to many of the Fortune 500 companies you hear about every day.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re known as the &ldquo;implementation consulting&rdquo; firm of choice because we don&rsquo;t just advise, we execute.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the Role</b></h3><p>
We&rsquo;re seeking an initiative-taking Consultant with 4 - 6 years of experience in top-tier consulting firms or large-scale corporate environments. This contract role supports Phase 4 of a strategic transformation initiative within one of our client&rsquo;s divisions. You&rsquo;ll work closely with Synergetics leadership and client executives to drive operational improvements across multiple workstreams.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Partner with Synergetics and client leadership to execute Phase 4 deliverables</li><li>
Conduct data analysis, KPI development, and margin recovery tracking</li><li>
Design/refine SOPs for branch operations, labor planning, and change order management</li><li>
Lead workshops and branch-level engagements with cross-functional teams</li><li>
Build dashboards and reporting tools to embed accountability</li><li>
Support S&amp;OP process design and rollout</li><li>
Provide thought leadership and best practices to accelerate adoption</li><li>
Mentor junior consultants and client team members</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
4-6 years of experience at a leading consulting firm (Big 4, MBB, or top boutique) or equivalent transformation experience in industry</li><li>
Proven success in operational improvement, post-merger integration, or program management</li><li>
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills</li><li>
Excellent communication skills across executive and frontline levels</li><li>
Experience in industrial services, field operations, construction, or HVAC is a plus</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We Offer</b></h3><ul><li>
High-visibility project directly impacting client growth and profitability</li><li>
Exposure to both executive leadership and frontline operations</li><li>
Opportunity to bridge strategy and execution in a hands-on role</li></ul><b>
Travel</b><br>
<b>We reibmurse for travel expenses and provide a healthy per diem for food.</b><br>
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<b>Our Commitment</b><br>
Synergetics is proud to be an <b>equal opportunity employer</b>. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Employees &amp; Contractors. We participate in the <b>E-Verify program</b> following offer acceptance (Employees Only)<br>
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Consultant - Business Transformation - Contract

REPLY

<div><div>Valorem Reply, a Reply company, is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation and modern workplace by leveraging the power of Microsoft technologies.
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</div><div>Our Modern Work practice comprises of a strong group of digital workplace experts who create exceptional employee experiences for enterprises. Specializing in Microsoft 365, we build digital workspaces, world-class intranets, collaboration platforms, and business solutions that foster meaningful, online engagements for employees. Utilizing the magnitude of tools in Microsoft 365 and a robust adoption and change management strategy, our mission is to empower our clients' workforces to achieve more and to work better, together, faster. Come join our mission to be the most well-known and respected name in Modern Work globally.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a strategic, AI-savvy AI Strategy senior consultant to drive engagement and consulting around Microsoft Gen AI tools. This role will support and enable Valorem Reply&rsquo;s AI Workforce vision, translating business goals into actionable AI strategies for our practice and our customers, spanning both the technical and adoption change management teams. The ideal candidate will combine creativity, strategic insight, and technical expertise to lead impactful AI initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product development, and customer success.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Strategic Vision</b>: Enhance the AI Workforce strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals, driving impact, business development, sales, and competitive advantage. Collaborate with Valorem Reply&rsquo;s leadership to create scalable frameworks for rapid prototyping, the agentic workforce, pilot scaling, and AI adoption for our customers</li><li><b>
Technical Leadership:</b> Guide AI strategy to support ongoing projects, driving innovation across customers, partners, and go-to-market efforts</li><li><b>
Customer Enablement:</b> Collaborate with customers to gather requirements and understand their business, to enable the art of the possible, and define future AI roadmap opportunities, enabling Reply to be their partner of choice</li><li><b>
Deliver Outcomes:</b> Translate business needs into AI solutions for our customers, providing expertise for end-to-end project guidance. Collaborate with consultants and practice leads to align solutions with customer needs and ensure successful technical outcomes</li><li><b>
Microsoft Partnership:</b> Strengthen the Microsoft relationship by identifying Gen AI/Copilot opportunities, aligning them with market trends and customer insights. Stay current on industry best practices to optimize collaboration and deal execution</li><li><b>
AI Portfolio Leadership:</b> Support a cross-functional team to implement AI initiatives end-to-end, tracking success metrics, and ROI. Lead competitive analysis and AI differentiation strategies</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
5 years of experience in management consulting, technology strategy, or digital transformation</li><li>
Proven experience defining, launching, and managing AI initiatives with measurable business outcomes</li><li>
A passion for creative solutioning and innovation with a deep understanding of AI&rsquo;s impact on the workplace, including platforms, trends, and evolving professional needs</li><li>
Experience advising senior executives on technology strategies</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Modern Work tech stack, especially Copilot and Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Agents, etc</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
MBA or advanced degree in business or a technology-related discipline</li><li>
Adoption Change Management, AI Adoption, or PROSCI certification</li><li>
Expertise in enterprise cloud adoption and IT modernization</li><li>
Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, balancing priorities, and fostering collaboration</li><li>
Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution when needed</li></ul><div>
About Reply</div><div></div><div><br>
Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. www.reply.com</div><div></div><div><br>
The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $115,000 &ndash; $150,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.</div><div>
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Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.</div></div>

AI Workforce Strategy Senior Consultant

Jackson National Life Insurance Company

<div><p><b><i>If you are an internal associate, please login to Workday and apply through Jobs Hub.
</i></b></p><p></p><p><b>Job Purpose
</b></p><p></p><p>The HR Business Consultant I (HRBC) serves as a partner and will support two distinct asset management subsidiaries of Jackson and other Jackson departments. The HR Business Consultant I position is hands-on, requiring working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines. This individual will implement and monitor programs and policies including Associate Relations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Talent Management.
</p><p></p><p><b>Essential Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li><p>Coordinates various HR programs, activities and initiatives, in conjunction with the HR department and business units.
</p></li><li><p>Consults with management regarding associate relations issues, performance management and corrective action in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
</p></li><li><p>Consults with management and staff regarding HR policies and procedures, payroll, compensation and benefits.
</p></li><li><p>Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal department as needed/required.
</p></li><li><p>Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Able to develop appropriate and effective performance corrective actions and measures.
</p></li><li><p>Works closely with management and associates to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
</p></li><li><p>Conducts exit interviews.
</p></li><li><p>Participates in onboarding initiatives and duties.
</p></li><li><p>Responds to RFP requests.
</p></li><li><p>Assists with PPM tuition reimbursement program.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Other Duties
</b></p><ul><li><p>May assist with special projects and initiatives within HR.
</p></li><li><p>Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
</b></p><ul><li><p>Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines, compensation practices, performance management, federal and state employment laws, diversity, organizational effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning and analytics.
</p></li><li><p>Working experience with associate relations issues, concepts and employment law.
</p></li><li><p>In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local HR legislation to include: EEO, ADA and FMLA guidelines and regulations.
</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail.
</p></li><li><p>Strong conflict management skills.
</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
</p></li><li><p>Must have attention to detail.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures effectively with all levels of associates within the organization.
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge and experience in various HR functional areas to include talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, staffing and payroll.
</p></li><li><p>Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows/Office environment, specifically in Microsoft Excel.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to work with managers/associates at all levels within the organization while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent education and/or experience required.
</p></li><li><p>3+ years Human resources generalist experience in a professional services environment, with working knowledge of HR systems, project/program deployment, and associate relations required.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing, and highly complex environment required. Financial services experience, preferred.
</p></li><li><p>Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills required.
</p></li><li><p>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products required.
</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Workday or a comparable human capital management system preferred.
</p></li><li><p>SHRM Certification preferred.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
</p><p></p><p><b>Base Pay:
</b></p>$74,000.00 - $90,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and profit sharing contributions, and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.</div>

HR Business Consultant I

Newmark

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 The principal purpose of the Category Manager- Indirect is to oversee all Category Management, Strategic Sourcing as well as Supplier Management performance and relationship management activities for IT, Marketing, and Research Subscriptions. We are a growing team and are seeking an individual to work in partnership with indirect leaders globally as they leverage third party resources to deliver the business requirements supporting our technology enabled services.
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 The Category Manager will function as an individual contributor and will collaborate with both manager and individual contributor resources within the Global Procurement Organization. In addition, the Category Manager will work closely with business unit leadership and will lead or participate on cross functional teams to develop strategic procurement strategies and solutions that align to the business unit strategies. To accomplish this, the Category Manager will need to collaborate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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  Category and Supplier Management
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   Defines category and demand profile for respective subcategories
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   Assesses the supply market
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   Develops category strategy and plans that encompass creative and well thought out insights and solutions
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   Executes plan and realizes benefits
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   Refines and refreshes category management strategies and plans based on monitoring progress toward results
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   Manages supplier relationships, risks, performance
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  Stakeholder And Requirements Management
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   Serves as the interface between the functional team members to ensure effective definition of and delivery of category management activities
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   Builds strong working relationships with business unit stakeholders in order to ensure requirements and considerations are being incorporated into category management and sourcing plans
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   Works with the business units to prepare project plans for proposed Procurement activities and makes sure all stakeholders understand timelines and assignments
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   Manages communications with business unit stakeholders, including regular project updates and executive updates as needed
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   Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and penetrating the organization by continually demonstrating value and breaking down resistance in order to effectively manage spend
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   Collaborates with business unit stakeholders to establish strong working relationships
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   Meets or exceeds business unit expectations, looks for ways to improve the working relationship and experience, creates a unified team environment and team goals, and ensures all stakeholders understand the connection between the Procurement category strategies and the overall business objectives and strategies
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   Drives for results by consistently achieving goals and pushing to complete tasks by their deadlines
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  Core Responsibilities
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   Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; hiring, training, and developing talent for growth opportunities; delegating tasks and decisions; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement
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   Manages designated work stream to meet customer and business needs by translating business plans into strategic opportunities and tactical action items; communicating goals and objectives; overseeing work assignments; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; assuming responsibility for decision making
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  Qualifications
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  Job Requirements &amp; Qualifications
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  Education
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
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  Previous Experience
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   The ideal candidate will have spent some time as a consultant or worked for a corporate organization in which they contributed to the development of a new function or product offering
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   Additionally, candidate will have spent time delivering cost savings initiatives in the IT and Marketing categories and has a strong understanding of software-as-a-service, managed service, and subscriptions sub-categories
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   Corporate Experience: At least 5 years in a Procurement Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or Center of Excellence role managing Corporate / Indirect categories
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   Consulting Experience: At least 3 years working in a General Business Consulting or Supply Chain Management practice at a reputable consulting firm, delivering third party, cost savings initiatives
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   Experience working for a top Commercial Real Estate Services firm a plus
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   Proven experience in working with, presenting, and influencing all levels of the organization
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  Certifications
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   Professional certification e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., PMP, or evidence of continued professional growth
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  Targeted Competencies
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   Proven track record of executing cost savings initiatives in the IT, Marketing and Research spend categories
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   Ability to develop a savings pipeline over time
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   Understanding of procurement best practices, policies, and procedures
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   Building and managing diverse relationships
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   Analytical and Financial acumen
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   Effective Communication (both verbal and written)
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   Creative problem solver
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   Ability to make decisions
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   Negotiations
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   Interface with all levels in the organization
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  Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 annually
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 The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).
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  Working Conditions:
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 Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
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  Note
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 : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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 Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Procurement Manager

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