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Novus Media

<div>POSITION SUMMARY:

Novus is seeking a strategic and operationally exceptional Vice President of Program Management to establish and scale an enterprise-level PMO that ensures our most critical programs&mdash;ranging from Media buying and planning, new product/services development, personalization, measurement, and optimization initiatives&mdash;are executed with discipline, clarity, and measurable success. 


The VP of Program Management will be the central orchestrator who drives cross-functional alignment, manages risks, oversees budgets, and ensures quality delivery across complex, multi-channel media programs. 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program &amp; Project Leadership
<ul>
<li>Lead end-to-end program planning, governance, and execution for all media buying, planning, tech, data, measurement, and product initiatives.</li>
<li>Build and maintain program long term client roadmaps for optimization and continuity.</li>
<li>Ensure all projects have clearly defined requirements, timelines, KPIs, and success criteria.</li>
</ul>
Operational Excellence &amp; PMO Development
<ul>
<li>Mature the agency&rsquo;s Program Management Office, by leveraging and evolving current processes, methodologies, templates, and standards.</li>
<li>Implement best-in-class project tracking systems, communication frameworks, and risk mitigation practices.</li>
<li>Drive consistency, accountability, and predictability across teams and workstreams.</li>
</ul>
Cross-Functional Coordination
<ul>
<li>Partner closely with Integrated Client Solutions, Investments, Data &amp; Insights, and Tech Offering leaders to deliver integrated media solutions.
</li><li>Serve as the connective tissue between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency, and shared understanding.</li>
<li>Support change management efforts to ensure organization-wide adoption of new tools, workflows, and capabilities.</li>
</ul>
Budgeting, Resource Planning &amp; Vendor Oversight
<ul>
<li>Own program budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting across concurrent initiatives.</li>
<li>Ensure staffing, capacity planning, and vendor partnerships align with delivery timelines and quality expectations.</li>
<li>Oversee SOWs, partner deliverables, and cross-functional financial discipline.</li>
</ul>
Risk Management &amp; Quality Assurance
<ul>
<li>Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks across all programs.</li>
<li>Implement quality assurance practices to ensure deliverables meet functional, technical, and usability standards.</li>
<li>Drive issue resolution, escalate blockers, and maintain momentum on mission-critical initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Communication &amp; Reporting
<ul>
<li>Provide clear, concise, and executive-ready communication on program status, milestones, impacts, and risks.</li>
<li>Facilitate alignment meetings, steering committees, and leadership updates.</li>
<li>Champion transparency and information flow across teams, clients, and executive leadership.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head</li></ul> 


REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>10+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, product delivery, or operations, ideally within marketing, media, technology, consulting, or data-driven organizations.</li>
<li>Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs involving technology, data, analytics, measurement, and platform development.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Experience leading large-scale organizational transformation or product rollout initiatives.</li>
<li>Strong budgeting, forecasting, and resource management capability.</li>
<li>Expertise with agile, hybrid, or enterprise-level program management frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience working with AdTech/MarTech ecosystems, data platforms, cloud technologies, or measurement/attribution systems.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with program management tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com).</li>
<li>Familiarity with data governance, privacy, identity resolution, or customer experience personalization.</li></ul> 


Please Note: While this role is listed as in-person, we offer a hybrid work model that provides flexibility to work remotely most the time. The specifics of the hybrid schedule will be discussed during the interview process, but candidates should anticipate being in the office as needed to collaborate with the team and meet role-specific needs. 


We are only looking for candidates in/around the Chicago Metro Area and do not offer relocation assistance. 


WHY WORK AT NOVUS:
We Bring Brands To Where People Live Their Lives. 


NOVUS is an independent local media planning and buying agency. We are focused on local media of all types including video, audio, OOH, digital, and print. We have carved out a unique position in the marketplace; with comprehensive data sets, proprietary tools and some of the best strategists in the industry, NOVUS builds and executes plans that achieve remarkable results. 


NOVUS provides a collaborative work environment, with career advancement potential and offers an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances. Additionally, as a mid-sized agency, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities. By joining one of the premier media companies in the industry, you'll be part of a team that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and seizing opportunities daily. 


Position Salary

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $175,000. This range reflects the base salary for this position. 


NOVUS Benefits

NOVUS offers a full array of health care and wellness benefits, which currently includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurances, short and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Eligible employees are those that are full-time salaried or part-time salaried employees working 30 hours per week or more, as well as those whose eligibility is required by applicable state law. A group retirement savings plan is also available to all salaried employees. While the Company continually seeks to improve upon and add to its current benefits suite, it believes you will find the benefit programs as comprehensive as any in the industry. 


A Word on Diversity

Novus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against and applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our agency is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we strongly encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply. 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

VP, Program Management

<div>POSITION SUMMARY:
The VP/SVP, Integrated Client Strategy serves as a trusted, strategic advisor to C-suite clients. They focus on achieving client business objectives and goals through integrated and innovative media, data, measurement, and customer-intelligence strategies. 


The VP/SVP leads holistic media strategy, integrated planning, and advanced marketing transformation, ensuring that NOVUS is driving measurable value across the entire customer journey. This leader brings exceptional fluency in digital media, data, analytics, and insights, marketing technology, personalization, and AI&mdash;and can translate complex concepts into strategic recommendations that inspire confidence at the highest levels. 


A master orchestrator, the VP/SVP integrates the strengths of cross-functional specialists (Media Investment &amp; Activation, Data &amp; Insights, Technology, Program Management) to architect solutions that are innovative, actionable, and profitable. The role is responsible not only for excellence in delivery, but also for protecting and expanding organic revenue, deepening client relationships, and guiding long-term growth. 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership &amp; C-Suite Advisory
<ul>
<li>Serve as the senior strategic voice for key accounts, functioning as a boardroom-ready advisor who can address complex business challenges with authority and clarity.</li>
<li>Translate clients&rsquo; business objectives into integrated media strategies that leverage the full capabilities of data, technology, analytics, personalization, local intelligence, and AI-driven insights.</li>
<li>Guide clients through high-impact decisions across brand, performance, customer experience, and local-market strategy.</li>
</ul>
Integrated Strategy Development
<ul>
<li>Lead the creation of holistic, full-funnel media strategies that drive near-term performance and long-term brand and business growth.</li>
<li>Ensure all strategies are grounded in rigorous quantitative and qualitative insights, and that they apply industry-leading digital, programmatic, and tech-enabled approaches.</li>
<li>Champion the integration of advanced analytics, modeling, automation, and personalization frameworks to elevate planning and performance.</li>
</ul>
Client Relationship Leadership &amp; Revenue Growth
<ul>
<li>Own senior-level client relationships, building deep trust through proactive guidance, strategic rigor, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Protect, retain, and grow organic revenue by identifying whitespace opportunities, elevating client engagement, and introducing innovative solutions that expand NOVUS&rsquo; value.</li>
<li>Partner with clients to develop multi-year roadmaps that improve marketing effectiveness, operational maturity, and data sophistication.</li>
</ul>
Team Leadership &amp; Orchestration
<ul>
<li>Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performance team of strategists, fostering mastery in digital, data-driven planning, and consultative client partnership.</li>
<li>Orchestrate cross-functional expertise across Activation, Analytics, Technology, Local Strategy, and Business Intelligence to deliver integrated solutions.</li>
<li>Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with NOVUS&rsquo; values.</li>
</ul>
Business Development &amp; Industry Leadership
<ul>
<li>Deliver aggressive organic revenue growth goals by assessing client needs and opportunities and persuasively selling in agency solutions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other Offering Leads (Investment, Data &amp; Insights, Technology) to vision and design new solutions, based on market demand.</li>
<li>Serve as a key member of the business development team, playing a central role in RFP responses, thought leadership, pitch strategy, and high-profile presentations.</li>
<li>Represent NOVUS as an industry leader&mdash;bringing forward provocative POVs on the future of media, privacy, AI, personalization, and measurement.</li>
</ul>
Operational &amp; Financial Management
<ul>
<li>Oversee account profitability and forecasting for key accounts.</li>
<li>Ensure exceptional delivery quality, operational efficiency, and alignment between strategic ambition and executional excellence.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head</li></ul> 


REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>15+ years of experience in media, marketing, or consulting roles, including extensive leadership at the VP/SVP level.</li>
<li>Proven track record advising C-suite executives and leading sophisticated, data-led strategy engagements.</li>
<li>Deep expertise in digital media, MarTech ecosystems, analytics, personalization, AI/ML applications in marketing, and measurement frameworks.</li>
<li>Mastery in developing full-funnel, integrated media strategies across all channels, with an emphasis on digital acceleration and innovative applications of data.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success protecting and growing major accounts and driving organic revenue expansion.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities&mdash;adept at synthesizing complex data into compelling, actionable decision frameworks.</li>
<li>Strong experience leading and developing high-performing strategic teams.</li>
<li>Outstanding pitch, presentation, and new business leadership skills.</li>
<li>Fluency with industry research tools, measurement platforms, and advanced analytics methodologies.</li>
<li>Highly collaborative, influential, and able to inspire confidence across internal teams and client organizations.</li></ul> 


Please Note: While this role is listed as in-person, we offer a hybrid work model that provides flexibility to work remotely most the time. The specifics of the hybrid schedule will be discussed during the interview process, but candidates should anticipate being in the office as needed to collaborate with the team and meet role-specific needs. 


We are only looking for candidates in/around the Chicago Metro Area and do not offer relocation assistance. 


WHY WORK AT NOVUS:

We Bring Brands To Where People Live Their Lives. 


NOVUS is an independent local media planning and buying agency. We are focused on local media of all types including video, audio, OOH, digital, and print. We have carved out a unique position in the marketplace; with comprehensive data sets, proprietary tools and some of the best strategists in the industry, NOVUS builds and executes plans that achieve remarkable results. 


NOVUS provides a collaborative work environment, with career advancement potential and offers an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances. Additionally, as a mid-sized agency, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities. By joining one of the premier media companies in the industry, you'll be part of a team that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and seizing opportunities daily. 


Position Salary

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $165,000-$210,000. This range reflects the base salary for this position. 


NOVUS Benefits

NOVUS offers a full array of health care and wellness benefits, which currently includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurances, short and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Eligible employees are those that are full-time salaried or part-time salaried employees working 30 hours per week or more, as well as those whose eligibility is required by applicable state law. A group retirement savings plan is also available to all salaried employees. While the Company continually seeks to improve upon and add to its current benefits suite, it believes you will find the benefit programs as comprehensive as any in the industry. 


A Word on Diversity

Novus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against and applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our agency is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we strongly encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply. 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

VP/SVP, Integrated Client Strategy

QUAD

<div><div>Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. 
</div><div></div> 
<div>We offer &quot;Risers&quot; the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. 
</div> 
General Purpose of Job:

The Director, Investment, Digital provides senior leadership to the team responsible for placing, confirming and monitoring digital media orders to ensure the clients&rsquo; advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Director provides a high level of media expertise to assigned accounts as the functional leader of the team, and by navigating the complexities of digital advertising to provide a seamless, accurate, and accountable media experience for internal and external clients. The Director provides ongoing communication, consulting, insight, analysis, and recommendations regarding digital media, including emerging trends. The Director is also responsible for identifying and developing the talent needed to function as a high-performing team.

Location: Chicago, 4 days in office

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Develop comprehensive digital marketing plans that incorporate paid digital media (programmatic, search, social</li>
<li>media) and other relevant channels to drive client success.</li>
<li>Lead a team of managers and staff responsible for delivering exceptional results across several clients.</li>
<li>Educate, ideate and support training teams in the development of digital strategies, best practices, and idea</li>
<li>generation; ensure teams are set-up to support the media planning and buying process including research, plan</li>
<li>development, campaign set-up, launch, and optimization.</li>
<li>Oversee agency processes to ensure execution, optimization, and best practices are followed across teams; collaborate</li>
<li>with leadership and peers to identify and develop new workflow processes, as needed, that will enhance our</li>
<li>operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows</li>
<li>Create and manage the development of media strategy and recommendations; participate in the development and</li>
<li>presentation of client proposals, including the roles of different digital channels within a connections strategy</li>
<li>Provide proactive POV documentation regarding important industry trends for key internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Keep a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing landscape of digital advertising, including new technology, AI and</li>
<li>evolving platforms</li>
<li>Ensure infrastructure exists to facilitate digital campaigns with flawless execution of assigned media buys</li>
<li>Primary focus on digital strategy, marketplace intelligence, and thought leadership for all client relationships</li>
<li>Lead advancements in the analysis and interpretation of data trends and develop improvement solutions; educate</li>
<li>executive stakeholders internally and externally on changes to marketplace conditions</li>
<li>Represent agency to senior vendor contacts to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan</li>
<li>consideration</li>
<li>Participate in new business activities and pitches, as assigned, including the development of RFP responses, proposals</li>
<li>and presentations</li>
<li>Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention</li>
<li>Effectively motivate, lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely</li>
<li>Create, implement and support operational best practices across the team and within the department &middot;</li>
 <li>Support new client onboarding efforts as directed by leadership</li>
</ul>
Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business preferred)

Experience:
<ul>
<li>10 years relevant work experience in digital media planning, buying or execution. Agency experience a plus.</li>
<li>7 years of managing high performing teams or equivalent professional training</li>
</ul>
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform, Google Analytics, The Trade Desk Edge, Facebook Blueprint, Microsoft Ads and IAB Digital Media Planning &amp; Buying strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of digital media platform management tools. Experience with Google Marketing Platform, Google Ads, The</li>
<li>Trade Desk and Facebook Business Manager required</li>
<li>Expert understanding and thought leadership of the role / importance of programmatic, paid social and paid search within a</li>
<li>media plan</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of the different ways digital media is bought, including deep experience with direct buying and vendor</li>
<li>negotiations</li>
<li>Expertise in identifying, forecasting, and formulating POV documents regarding emerging trends in the digital marketing /</li>
<li>media ecosystem</li>
<li>Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude for determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA campaigns</li>
<li>across entire digital team</li>
<li>Comfortable in both strategic and executional roles, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands.</li>
<li>Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture</li>
<li>Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues</li>
<li>Possess a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is</li>
<li>expected to be hands-on</li>
<li>Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; ability to convert and implement client direction into insights and</li>
<li>meaningful business impacts</li>
<li>Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex digital strategies to VP and C-suite</li>
<li>executives internally and externally; focused on fostering strong, collaborative relationships</li>
<li>High comfort level leading brainstorms and ideation, with an eye on follow-through and executional excellence</li>
<li>Ability to articulate and implement leadership and management styles to provide structure to digital team for optimal success</li>
<li>Dedication to completing projects and tasks with passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence; ability to excel in a complex and</li>
<li>changing marketplace</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills with both colleagues and clients. Experience presenting on bi-weekly performance calls, QBRs and</li>
<li>pitches</li>
<li>Self-motivated and creative strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environment</li>
</ul>
Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $115,000-$130,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market 
conditions.

#LI-DP1<div> 
Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging &mdash; a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.</div></div>

Director, Investment, Digital

Salesforce

<div>To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Marketing &amp; Communications
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn&rsquo;t a buzzword &mdash; it&rsquo;s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You&rsquo;re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
Leaders from the world&rsquo;s most respected brands trust Salesforce to solve today&rsquo;s digital imperative and uncover tomorrow&rsquo;s potential. We are looking for a highly capable and collaborative individual to join our team, focused on supporting the Executive Marketing team. The Executive Marketing team is focused on building and deepening Executive (C-suite) relationships within Salesforce's top global Enterprise accounts to expand industry influence, build trust and increase Salesforce&rsquo;s footprint. We create executive programs, starting with thoughtful, data-based segmentation of the audience, that we take through a journey of memorable moments, thought-provoking conversations, and relevant content across brand and media partnerships and Salesforce go-to-market channels.
Role Responsibilities
This role owns the end-to-end strategy and execution of Salesforce&rsquo;s executive events, from design and logistics to on-site delivery, ensuring flawless experiences for VP+ audiences. It manages critical media partnerships with first tier media partners to secure sponsorships and co-marketing opportunities that amplify Salesforce&rsquo;s brand. The role also drives cross-functional alignment with sales and field marketing on CXO targeting, executive briefings, post-meeting follow-up, and high-value engagements that accelerate deals and pipeline. This role is hybrid and will work out of the Salesforce office three days a week.
Core Competencies
<ul><li>End-to-End Event Management: A proven ability to own the complete lifecycle of events, from initial concept and design to flawless execution and post-event analysis.
</li><li>Executive Messaging &amp; Content: Own the development and execution of executive-level thought leadership content (event abstracts, executive video series, content programming) in partnership with Product Marketing
</li><li>Strategic &amp; Creative Thinking: The capacity to go beyond logistics to design high-value experiences that align with go-to-market priorities and engage executive-level audiences. This includes the ability to identify and secure strategic partners that enhance the brand's credibility.
</li><li>Business Acumen: The ability to understand and directly tie event activities to business outcomes, specifically pipeline growth and revenue influence. This includes a data-driven approach to measuring and reporting on success.
</li></ul>Key Skills
<ul><li>Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (Sales, Product Marketing, Operations) and external partners (media partners, vendors).
</li><li>Project Management: The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring all details are meticulously handled, deadlines are met, and budgets are maintained.
</li><li>Negotiation: Skill in negotiating contracts with media partners and vendors to secure optimal sponsorship and co-marketing opportunities.
</li><li>Executive Presence: The confidence and professionalism to interact with and represent the company in front of senior technology and marketing leaders (CIOs, CTOs, CMOs, etc.).
</li><li>Problem-Solving: A proactive and adaptable mindset to anticipate and quickly resolve issues that may arise during event planning and execution.
</li><li>Create compelling thought leadership content focused on emerging technology and relevant C-Suite topics across platforms including event abstracts, videos, social media, and more.
</li><li>Strong attention to detail
</li><li>Top-notch organizational skills and time management skills, ability to manage complex tasks quickly and simultaneously
</li><li>Superb writing and communication skills
</li><li>Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to present to executive leaders, cross-functional partners, and customers
</li><li>Demonstrated expertise collaborating with cross-functional teams on fast-moving projects
</li><li>Willingness to synthesize inputs from multiple sources (ex. Research, feedback, insights, metrics, etc.) from multiple areas (testing, feedback, metrics, etc.) to drive recommendations and improvements
</li><li>Adept at creative thinking and problem solving under pressure
</li><li>Able to learn and adapt to new tech-enabled tools and software quickly
</li></ul>Job Requirements
<ul><li>8+ years of relevant professional experience
</li><li>Prior experience developing executive thought leadership or content required
</li><li>Project management experience
</li></ul>We have a public-facing website https://salesforcebenefits.com/ that explains our various benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, ESPP, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Visit for the full breakdown!
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you&rsquo;ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we&rsquo;ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future &mdash; but to redefine what&rsquo;s possible &mdash; for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
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Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that&rsquo;s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications &ndash; without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;The typical base salary range for this position is $115,600 - $174,900 annually. &amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.</div>

Executive Partnerships and Content, Manager

Wonder

<div>About Grubhub
At Grubhub, we champion restaurants from coast to coast. Restaurants sit at the heart of communities. It&rsquo;s our mission to strengthen their roots, deepen their connections, and increase the positive impact they have on people and society.
Grubhub, part of Wonder, delivers the best local, authentic cuisine right to diners&rsquo; doors&mdash;and new customers and billions in revenue to local businesses. Featuring over 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 cities nationwide, our innovative technology, user-friendly platforms, and streamlined delivery capabilities have made us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering.
Since we opened our doors in 2004, Grubhub has been opening doors all across the country. Bakery doors in Hyde Park, jibarito joint doors in Queens, and doors of opportunity all across the country. Join our team and help us open more.
About The Opportunity
Grubhub is seeking a technically fluent Staff Product Manager to lead the strategy of merchant targeting and acquisition, enabling the selection flywheel with emphasis on top performing merchants at a hyper local level. This will also include the supporting pricing and packages to ensure merchant value. This role is critical for the scalable growth of the platform and enabling hungry diners to effectively connect with our restaurants. 
 
This role will drive the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and execution for how our product and business evolves to support and scale our hyper local efforts for targeting and acquisition as well as pricing packages at a national level, partnering deeply with engineering, data science and analytics. 
 
The Impact You Will Make<ul><li>
Crafting and defining the strategy in partnership with the business for the targeting and acquisition growth &ndash; including defining new opportunities and working with executive leadership, engineering, and cross-functional teams to advance specific goals and company KPIs.</li><li>
Owning and executing projects with vague and complex requirements by digging into details with diverse teams to create clarity. This includes ensuring that the correct problems are being solved with clearly articulated problem statements and identified goals, and taking accountability to ensure the solution achieves the defined objectives.</li><li>
Actively seeking out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships and thinking about how to leverage existing products into other industries to expand the addressable market.</li><li>
Engaging in stakeholder management, which involves working effectively with various levels of leadership, including VP level leaders and the CEO, adapting communication and approach based on the audience.</li><li>
Developing and implementing Go-to-Market strategies to ensure the outcome of development creates impact by thinking innovatively, calculating risks, and making trade offs</li><li>
Identifying team bottlenecks and making changes to practices, processes, and tools to improve team efficiency.</li></ul> 
What You Bring to the Table<ul><li>
7+ years of relevant work experience in digital Product Management or directly adjacent roles within an Agile environment.</li><li>
Direct experience with large-scale sales organizations, data science, onboarding funnels and CRM. Targeting, acquisition and pricing experience is a bonus.</li><li>
Data fluency and demonstrated data-driven decision-making abilities, with strong analytical and quantitative skills, utilizing data and metrics to support assumptions, recommendations, drive action, and monitor product health, including experience with SQL using queries, reports, and dashboards.</li><li>
Deep technical understanding for your domain of product development, demonstrating an advanced understanding at the architecture and system levels.</li><li>
Experience collaborating with C-level executives across various organizations such as technology, marketing, sales, operations, and finance. Driving clarity through written and verbal communications
</li><li>Work out loud to arrive at solutions collaboratively, leveraging the latest and greatest technologies available to quickly prototype and prove hypotheses</li><li>
You thrive with ambiguity and create clarity from chaos through written and verbal communications
</li><li>Lead with an ownership mentality, demonstrated through a track record not only of high-quality execution, but also of originating, evaluating, and building consensus around opportunities that drive business and customer impact. A proven ability to influence outcomes and people without direct reporting lines.</li><li>
Strong business acumen with proven ability to create and maintain financial models</li><li>
You inspire others to operate at a higher level through your own work and contributions to others</li></ul> 
As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.
Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome&mdash;and encouraged&mdash;to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.
#LI-Hybrid 
 
New York: $193,500 - $203,000 per year. 
Illinois: $ 174,000 - $182,500 per year.
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.</div>

Staff Product Manager (Acquisition & Pricing)

After School Matters

<div>
 
 Summary of Position
 
 : Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Manager of Program Initiatives leads a team responsible for delivering high-profile programs, projects, and events across Chicago. This role oversees:
 
 
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 Program &amp; Event Execution &ndash; Design, implement, and scale funded and pilot programs for Chicago teens; plan and execute funder and showcase events incorporating teen participation
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 Operations &amp; Logistics &ndash; Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless planning, execution, and monitoring of initiatives
 </li>
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 Community Engagement &ndash; Build partnerships with donors, community organizations, schools, city agencies, and other stakeholders to expand program reach
 
 
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 The Manager collaborates with diverse stakeholders, balancing large-scale initiatives with targeted projects, and demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing opportunities for Chicago&rsquo;s teens. Candidate will assume increasing responsibilities over time, including managing and strengthening relationships with key partners to support the transition and ownership of strategic partnerships.
 
 
 
 Major Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Lead and Manage High-Profile Programs and Events &ndash; Oversee planning and execution of key teen program initiatives (e.g., Next Builders, ComEd Youth Ambassadors, teen participation in Gala), including project plans, stakeholder engagement, instructor recruitment, site selection, training, showcases, and site visits. Supervise seasonal and branch program specialists and assistant
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 Develop, lead, and implement programs that reflect teen interests, voices, and evolving needs, fostering ownership and leadership.
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 Facilitate inclusive, strengths-based activities and workshops that promote personal growth, skill-building, and community engagement while ensuring programs are responsive to diverse youth perspectives.
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 Manage teens in new spaces and ensure they are prepared for programs and events by communicating with, preparing, and building enthusiasm around opportunities
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 Negotiate on behalf of teens and their program needs.
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 Coaching instructors on continuous program improvement through program observations and assessing program data.
 </li>
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 Engage External Stakeholders &ndash; Build and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, aldermanic offices, and other stakeholders to achieve program outcomes and identify new opportunities. Represent ASM at meetings and events
 </li>
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 Build and manage strong relationships with key partners, gradually taking on greater responsibility in overseeing and transitioning partnership management
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 Design and Deliver Events &ndash; Develop and oversee showcases, funder visits, and special events highlighting teen work in collaboration with the Executive Office, Communications, Development, and community partners. Prepare teens and instructors for public presentations
 </li>
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 Strategic Program Development &ndash; Create and scale pilot programs, address participation gaps across neighborhoods and content areas, and implement specialized recruitment strategies in partnership with Programs
 </li>
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 Budget and Reporting &ndash; Develop, manage, and monitor program and event budgets, compile reports on program budget, performance, resources, and partnerships
 </li>
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 Team Leadership &ndash; Supervise, coach, and develop the Events and Initiatives team; identify professional development needs and opportunities
 </li>
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 Cross-Departmental Collaboration &ndash; Work with ASM staff on organization-wide projects and initiatives, providing leadership on development-related efforts, including donor engagement and site tours
 </li>
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 Coordinate with Internal and External Teams &ndash; Partner with departments such as Programs, Marketing, Finance, Warehouse, and Legal to ensure operational success, quality control, and timely completion of projects. Ability to work with different groups of people.
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 Other Duties as Assigned &ndash; Support additional projects and initiatives aligned with ASM&rsquo;s mission
 
 
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 Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Program Specialist
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 Instructors
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
 
 
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 Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to quality and process excellence
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 Proven project management expertise with strong systems thinking
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 Solid understanding of instructional best practices
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 Skilled in building and facilitating collaborative relationships across diverse audiences, from emerging artists to international dignitaries
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 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with flexibility and responsiveness
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 Strong customer service orientation toward a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, youth, executives, and community leaders
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 Meticulous attention to detail with a track record of meeting deadlines
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 Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Cityspan, Google Workspace, Canva, and Zoom preferred
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required or in progress
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 3+ years management experience and/or teaching and/or youth programming experience, and/or project planning experience
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 Valid Driver&rsquo;s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required[1]
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 Evenings and weekends may be required
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 Ability to adapt to a non-traditional work schedule of 11am-7pm for a portion of the year.
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 Cook County residency required
 
 
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 [1] After School Matters will provide reasonable accommodation to a person who does not have a driver&rsquo;s license because of a disability.
 
 
 
 Compensation:
 
 $66,000 - $75,000 salary, depending on applicable experience and education
 
 
 
 About Us:
 
 After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.
 
 
 ASM has engaged more than 400,000 Chicago teens and is the nation&rsquo;s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens.
 
 
 ASM offers paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
 
 
 Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters&rsquo; annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.
 
 
 
 EEO:
 
 
 After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.
 
 
 
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Manager of Program Initiatives

Equinix

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Procurement Project &amp; Program Manager
 </h3><div></div><div><div><ul><li>JR-155285
</li> <div></div><li>Hybrid
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Chicago
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Project and Program Management
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Full time</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div> 
</div>
</div><div>Who are we?<div>
Equinix is the world&rsquo;s digital infrastructure company&reg;, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.</div>
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You&rsquo;ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You&rsquo;ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you&mdash;because when you feel valued, you&rsquo;re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for managing multiple complex categories for Major Capital Equipment (MCE) within the Americas region. This individual contributor role involves developing and executing category plans, collaborating with business partners, and supporting both regional and global procurement activities. Key responsibilities include negotiating cost-saving agreements, managing supplier performance and relationships, implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, mitigating supply chain risks, and resolving complex issues. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders, resource management capabilities, and a proactive approach to adapting to changing environments. All to enable capacity deliveries at scale and speed.
Responsibilities
Business Partnering<ul>
<li>
Engages and collaborates with business teams for regional procurement and governance</li>
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Is an escalation point to resolve stakeholder issues within the regional team</li>
<li>
Educates the business on procurement processes and governance</li>
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Recommends enhancements to the Source to Pay process and systems</li>
</ul>
Resource Management (people, finances etc.)<ul>
<li>
Will provide management updates on supplier performance and team productivity</li>
<li>
Is an escalation point for the team for solving resource/budgetary issues</li>
<li>
Contributes and/or is responsible for resource planning (people, finances etc.) activities</li>
</ul>
Negotiations<ul>
<li>
Partners intra-regionally with business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performance</li>
<li>
Ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreement</li>
<li>
Aligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities</li>
<li>
Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements</li>
</ul>
Procurement Strategy<ul>
<li>
Utilizes a global perspective in the execution of procurement strategy within the region</li>
<li>
Develops a vendor management strategy to &ldquo;right size&rdquo; the supply strategy for the region</li>
<li>
Develops, communicates, and executes against global procurement strategies and best practices for the region</li>
<li>
Establishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectives</li>
<li>
Contributes for spend category management strategies and action plans</li>
<li>
Monitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of equipment, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etc.</li>
<li>
Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of the overall strategy</li>
<li>
Communicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant regional procurement teams</li>
<li>
Lead the regional procurement teams to implement procurement strategy effectively throughout region across the relevant categories</li>
</ul>
Cost Savings<ul>
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Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities aligned with organizational commitments</li>
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Develops cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings</li>
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Creates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the region</li>
</ul>
Supplier Management<ul>
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Leads the end-to-end supplier management process</li>
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Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality</li>
<li>
Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, etc.</li>
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Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix</li>
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Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems</li>
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Supports selection of new suppliers</li>
<li>
Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed</li>
</ul>
Contract Management<ul>
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Responsible for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW signature, supplier certification including insurance &amp; ISO documents</li>
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Partners with Legal on the contract lifecycle</li>
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Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business, and commercial requirements</li>
<li>
Negotiates contract details with suppliers</li>
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Manages business requirements for Order Management</li>
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Initiates supplier creation where applicable in the Source to Pay systems</li>
</ul>
Qualifications<ul>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience</li>
<li>
7 years of relevant experience in procurement management, supply chain management, category management or consulting.</li>
<li>
Strong skills in negotiation and influence skills</li>
<li>
Goal and team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn &amp; improve</li>
<li>
Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environment</li>
<li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA</li>
<li>
Demonstrated experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs, preferably data centers</li>
<li>
Experience in commodity or supply chain management, and contract management</li>
<li>
Experience working with Office Package, Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan</li>
</ul>
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Chicago Office CHO1 : 130,000 - 194,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix&rsquo;s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we&rsquo;re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you&rsquo;ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.</div></div></div></div>

Procurement Project & Program Manager

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