Manager Information Technology
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 34 miles from Grand Rapids
Six Flags is seeking a Manager Information Technology at Michigan's Adventure. This position will manage the day-to-day IT operations to ensure optimal systems operations. Develop and implement career plans for team members. Oversee IT projects to ensure they are meeting business needs and aligning with corporate IT standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Manages IT team ensuring department performance and meets Six Flags Entertainment Corporation standards
Oversee management of park technology and computer systems
Manage IT staff through training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
Communicate effectively with diverse teams across the company, internal divisions and external vendors on support updates, and project planning
Plan, establish, and manage IT projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects. Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project
Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders
Ensuring support staffing is covered for all Kings Island properties during operating calendars
Qualifications:
Associate's degree / vocational or technical school required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
2-4 years' work-related experience required.
Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience.
Knowledge of computer networks, network administrations and network installations.
Managing vendors and integrators to accomplish complex projects
Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Must possess a valid Driver's License
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IT Administrative Manager - Grand Rapids MI
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
The Administrative Manager supports the Technology Division's growth objectives by leading and developing the team responsible for quoting, procurement, inventory management, fulfillment, invoicing, and various administrative tasks. They will own vendor relationships, track costs, stay informed about industry trends, and work with stakeholders to optimize costs and improve efficiency. This person will report to the Director of Strategic Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the administrative team who provide these functions:
Quoting
Create quotes for Managed Services Agreements, products, and projects, delivering quotes to team members and customers.
Preparing accurate quotes based on scopes of work provided by the technical consults.
Extended warranties (workstations and servers)
Register deals (Deal Registration) with vendors for specific opportunities to help drive margin or keep the deal competitive.
Procurement, Inventory Management, and Fulfillment
Ordering inventory items, sales items, and licenses.
Receiving products from distributors and updating project tickets for Project Managers to have visibility into order status.
Keeping accurate inventory in multiple office sites from order to client receipt.
Distributing inventory to customers or technical resources.
Work with leasing company and Contracts dept to obtain lease approvals and create lease documents.
Invoicing
Invoice agreements, licenses, resale products, products, and projects.
Product auditing to validate accuracy in invoices from vendors and sales orders to customers.
Administrative
Processing won quotes and initiating the work project.
Technology disposal
Licensing and Renewal Management:
M365; Meraki; Adobe
Vendor Relationship Management:
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners.
Work with internal Stakeholders to ensure contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to have favorable agreements for the company.
Keep records of all vendor agreements, terms, contacts, etc.
Answer internal and external customer questions as it relates to areas of administration.
Together with appropriate teams, track and manage costs of goods sold (COGS) related to vendor contracts, product licenses, and toolsets.
Stay informed about industry trends, new products, and emerging technologies from vendors.
Together with appropriate stakeholders, monitor spending and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements in our product offerings and internal toolsets.
Manage customer transfers in and out of partner solutions.
Collaborate with other departments: Work closely with Sales, vCIOs, and Service to enhance administrative efficiency and support the company's growth objectives.
Periodic travel to remote offices to meet with team members.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT service or operations role.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Proven experience in operations management, preferably within a technology or service-oriented company.
Understanding of IT systems and processes, including PSAs, SaaS models, and Microsoft licensing.
Business acumen with an understanding of financial processes.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Applied Innovation offers a full benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and an onsite company gym.
Ast/Asc/ Full Prof - Tenure System
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
The College of Human Medicine is making a transformative investment to build its research portfolio through recruitment of world-class investigators to the Grand Rapids Campus. We currently seek scientists with active, extramurally-funded research programs in the field of computational biology. Up to four tenure system positions are available at ranks commensurate with experience (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). Qualified individuals and/or existing teams of researchers are encouraged to apply. Areas of specialization may encompass a wide range of study, including but not limited to bioinformatics, computational genomics, systems biology, computational drug discovery, biomedical/health informatics, medical imaging analysis, AI/ML development, omics technology development, biomedical data integration and mining, translational bioinformatics, computational medicine, statistics/biostatistics, mathematics, data Science or related disciplines with a proven track record of expertise/expertise in tool and algorithm development and/or applied bioinformatics, who are also keen to expand our research efforts in understanding diseases and discovering better treatments. Researchers working on emerging -omics and imaging data are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates that can enhance or strengthen existing programmatic initiatives through their expertise are particularly encouraged to apply.
These positions are supported through Michigan State University's Global Impact Initiative, designed to address global grand challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising - and critical - fields of research. The primary location for research will be within the Grand Rapids Innovation Park, with computational space in the state-of-the-art Doug Meijer Medical Innovation building. The Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building is immediately adjacent to the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, a six-story, 162,800-square-foot, modern wet-lab facility.
Applicants must have a PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent with an outstanding record of research accomplishments including current extramural funding and sustained and high-impact peer-reviewed publications. Although these are primarily intended to be research-intensive positions, joint appointments with our clinical partners are possible for healthcare professionals who elect to maintain clinical duties. Successful candidates will be expected to continue and maintain vigorous, extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise to enhance the research programs within the College of Human Medicine. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to medical and graduate student teaching/mentorship, and service activities to the university and community aligned with their scholarly interests. The primary academic appointment will be based upon the candidate's discipline, research and interests. These include Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Family Medicine, Medicine, Pediatrics and Human Development, Translational Neuroscience, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology among others. Joint appointments in other departments and colleges are possible and encouraged to align with candidate needs and interests.
MSU is affiliated with multiple biomedical and health system partners in the Grand Rapids area including Corewell Health (and its Helen DeVos Children's Hospital), the Van Andel Research Institute, Trinity Health, and Pine Rest, as well as strategic partners across Michigan, including Henry Ford Health. These partners historically have and continue to invest in partnerships with MSU, the College of Human Medicine, and its researchers. Space, start-up packages, salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. MSU values diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of research, instruction, and service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent with a record of research accomplishments including extramural grant funding and high-quality peer-reviewed publications in computational biology. Joint appointments with our clinical partners are possible for those healthcare professionals with an interest in continuing clinical duties. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a vigorous and nationally recognized research program, and to contribute to professional and graduate student teaching, mentorship and service.
Required Application Materials
To apply, applicants should submit the following as a single PDF document through the MSU Human Resources site ************************
curriculum vitae,
summary of research accomplishments with short- and long-term research objectives, brief description of teaching experience and goals,
a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, and
a list of three references
Special Instructions
Multiple applications from existing research teams are encouraged. Applications from members of research teams should reference their team's collective applications in their cover letter. The review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, but applications will be accepted and given full consideration until suitable candidates are found. For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Dawn Misra (****************) Chair of the Search Committee. For questions about the application process, please contact Ms. Alicia Angell (****************).
Website
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Department Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
VP of IT/Technology
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 20 miles from Grand Rapids
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Vice President of IT/Technology will lead the company's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and operational efficiency. This nonexecutive VP will oversee the phased ERP reset project, drive the development of an AI strategy, and position the company for future technological advancements.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in overseeing complex ERP implementation or reset projects, a thorough understanding of cybersecurity risk mitigation protocols; a deep understanding of leveraging technology for business transformation, and a demonstrated ability to lead IT teams in a values-driven, fast-paced global organization.
What you'll do:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a forward-looking IT strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and values.
Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for technology-driven growth and efficiency.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT function.
ERP Reset Leadership:
Lead and oversee the successful execution of the phased ERP reset project, including the transition to Oracle Fusion.
Ensure cross-functional alignment and adoption of new ERP systems, processes, and capabilities.
Leverage prior ERP reset or implementation experience to address challenges proactively.
Cybersecurity Leadership:
Establish and oversee a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to safeguard the company's data, systems, and infrastructure.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Lead incident response planning and execution, including the development of protocols and training for employees.
Stay current with evolving cyber threats and implement proactive measures to address them.
Operational Excellence:
Lead and manage the IT department, including infrastructure, applications, security, and support services.
Establish and manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions that align with the company's financial goals.
Maintain robust IT governance and risk management frameworks to support overall business objectives.
AI Strategy Development:
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for AI adoption to enhance decision-making, operational efficiencies, and customer experience.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies to integrate AI into the company's operations effectively.
Leadership and Team Development:
Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
Act as a mentor and leader, championing the company's values in all aspects of technology leadership.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
20 or more years of progressive leadership in IT management, preferably in a middle-market manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success in leading ERP implementation or reset projects; Oracle Fusion experience is a plus but not required.
Expertise in AI strategy development and practical implementation in a corporate setting.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and protocols.
Robust understanding of IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and enterprise applications.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Values-driven, with a track record of fostering a positive and collaborative corporate culture.
What you'll get:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Prescription Plan
401(k) with company match
Hybrid work environment
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Plan
Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
Health Club Reimbursement
Bonus program
Wellness program
What we do:
Driven by continual innovation and trusted customer partnerships, ODL is a visionary building products leader delivering a full breadth of high-quality door and insulated glass offerings. With an expanding portfolio of entry doors and doorlights and industry's leading lineup of blinds between glass, we feel our best days are ahead of us. Our purpose is to Make Your Life Better™ with everything we do and every product we make.
We have intentionally cultivated a culture of recognition and personal accountability. Our employees have rated ODL as a Great Place to Work for several years running in all countries of operation.
Headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, ODL was founded in 1945. Today, thousands of employees work at one of our fourteen global locations. Visit our careers page to learn more about culture and opportunities at ODL.
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Project Manager - Trulla Implementation
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
The MISSION of SpendMend is to positively impact patient care by delivering value to our healthcare clients through innovative cost-saving solutions, insightful transaction analysis, and improved process visibility. Clients working with SpendMend gain insight and visibility into their cost cycle to help them control costs, reduce risk and fund patient care.
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of Trulla for both new and existing pharmacy clients. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful and timely deployment of the software. This role will work closely with pharmacy clients to understand their unique needs, oversee the software integration process, and drive the project forward by meeting key milestones and delivering an exceptional client experience.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Client Onboarding & Implementation: Lead the end-to-end implementation process for Trulla, from initial project kickoff to final deployment, ensuring a smooth transition for the client.
Project Planning & Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans, set realistic timelines, define project scope, and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery of implementation.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the implementation phase, addressing concerns, managing expectations, and ensuring open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with the Trulla Account Manager and internal teams including development, product, customer support, and quality assurance to ensure successful integration and deployment of Trulla at the client site.
Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or issues that could impact the project timeline or client satisfaction.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all aspects of the implementation meet quality standards and align with Trulla's best practices and functionality.
Performance Monitoring: Track and report project progress, including timelines, deliverables, and client feedback; adjusting plans as necessary to stay on course.
Desired Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of leading software implementation projects (preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry).
Experience with pharmacy software or ERP systems is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including procurement processes and regulatory is desirable.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and maintain project plans and timelines.
Strong ability to track and follow up on actions items and decisions, ensuring accountability for deliverables.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing client needs or project scope.
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
PMP certification or other project management certifications are a plus.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software implementation best practices is advantageous.
Evaluation and Process Improvement:
Annual performance reviews will be conducted along with goal setting.
Provide recommendations on process improvements.
Job Location:
Remote office
Travel expected at least once per year for an onsite company meeting with possible additional opportunities consisting of onsite client meetings and/or conferences.
Director of Information Technology - Construction Industry Expert
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
Rockford Construction is looking for a Director of IT who understands construction inside and out, not just someone who manages technology, but someone who speaks the language of job sites, project managers, and field teams. The ideal candidate is equally a construction management professional and an IT leader, someone who has worked in the industry, understands how projects are built, and knows how to make technology work for construction teams. This person will lead IT strategy, optimize construction, property management, and real estate technology, and ensure that our systems enhance productivity and efficiency across all projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* IT Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a technology vision that aligns with the way construction projects are managed and delivered. Provide hands-on IT leadership to construction teams, ensuring technology aligns with field operations and business goals.
* Construction Technology Expertise: Lead and optimize construction, property management, and real estate technology solutions by managing and improving Procore (Project & Financial Management, Bidding, Preconstruction), Acumatica, Yardi, and Ironclad, while also evaluating and implementing emerging tools like Outbuild, SyncEzy, and Buildr CRM to enhance operational efficiency.
* Power BI & Data Analytics: Ensure seamless data integration and system performance across multiple platforms, working closely with Business Analysts to leverage Power BI, develop and refine dashboards, reports, and insights.
* Implementation & Optimization: Ensure full utilization and integration of our existing IT solutions, maximizing their effectiveness across the company, and partnering with department leaders to implement appropriate training.
* Job Site & Office Integration: Ensure IT solutions seamlessly support field teams, superintendents, and project managers to keep projects moving efficiently, while capturing and daylighting data to support KPI tracking and business oversight.
* Data Management Across Multiple Locations: Oversee the organization, security, and accessibility of company data across job sites, remote offices, and headquarters, ensuring seamless collaboration.
* Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Safeguard project data, ensure compliance, and implement IT security best practices tailored to the construction industry.
* Infrastructure & Support: Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and mobile technology to improve connectivity between office and field operations.
* Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Drive innovation by implementing technology solutions that improve workflows, scheduling, and cost management.
* Collaboration with Operations Teams: Work closely with construction leadership to ensure IT decisions support project execution, safety, and efficiency.
* Vendor & Budget Management: Evaluate and implement cost-effective IT solutions that maximize ROI and align with our company's growth and revenue size.
PMP Certified IT Project manager_Network, Pharmaceutical exp_W2
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for PMP Certified IT Project manager in Kalamazoo MI.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
PMP certification required
Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Additional Information
In person interview is acceptable.
Senior Program Manager- FLRAA
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
GE Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our FLRAA program team. The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of program scope that feeds into the overall FLRAA program, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic objectives and customer requirements.
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to drive program success.
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
* Own FLRAA Common Platform and Private Investment scope in the development and execution of program plans, schedules, and budgets.
* Ensure program objectives are met in accordance with GE Aerospace's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
* Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to address any deviations from the plan.
* Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the program team.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
* Manage internal and external customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for program-related matters.
* Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as necessary.
* Support the development and implementation of lean principles and practices within the program.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Technical Degrees preferred)
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager
Eligibility Requirements
* Ability and willingness to travel frequently to both customer and internal locations
Desired Characteristics
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager preferably within the aerospace or defense industry
* Ability to quickly obtain relevant security clearances
* Background in avionics systems integration, hardware, software development
* Deep domain expertise in life cycle development for high design assurance programs as a Product Manager or Engineering
* Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs from inception to completion
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Independent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growth
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus
* Knowledge of lean principles and practices is highly desirable
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Financial Systems Senior Manager (Oracle Cloud ERP)
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
The Financial Systems Senior Manager (FS Senior Manager) oversees and manages a team providing business support, reporting and analytic solutions for the effective use of financial systems and business process integrations that support the business functions of the organization. These include managing strategic investments in long range system planning, successful system project completions and proactively transferring system knowledge to the financial system team and enterprise wide system business owners.
The FS Senior Manager proactively implements and proposes financial system initiatives and solutions to business issues that results in organization system efficiency, while adhering to overall system standards and strategy. This role drives as well as participates in the growth of cross functional business owners and managers, resulting in a strong foundation of business owners by functional area.
This role contributes to financial system strategies, and proactively engages with cross functional area teams and management to implement strategies. This role also contributes to the general business planning regarding technology and systems required to maintain a market competitiveness.
This position is critical in facilitating accurate, reliable and efficient financial reporting, metrics, dashboards and analysis by effectively using various financial systems to support financial and management reporting, metrics and analysis and promoting data integrity.
The FS Senior Manager is a critical contributor during implementation of financial systems, upgrades or driving new functionality that derives efficiency in the business, with a specific focus on automation, analytics and interfaces with other systems. Post implementation, the FS Senior Manager continues to lead and participate in system support and leverage integrated finance system tools.
Job Duties:
Participates in the evaluation of software and hardware products for potential purchase and implementation based on analyzing business problems and assessing how technology can be used to solve the business problems
Determines the resources needed to plan and implement financial system solutions, collaborates with end users and provides software suggestions and recommendations to business owners and management to assist in their understanding of potential limitations and challenges
Manages projects effectively, including directing the day-to-day tasks and activities of cross functional teams, tracking and reporting project tasks, project scope, priorities and deadlines and deliverables schedules
Ensures documentation is developed to meet project deliverables and schedules
Manages, monitors and effectively communicates project budgets, including tracking of internal costs as well as third party vendor costs
Supervises, coaches and mentors Financial Systems Manager (FS Manager) or Analyst (FS Analyst), and patriciates in the resolution of third-party support issues, including but not limited to budgets and updates to ensure the Firm's business processes are represented and will not be broken
Leads the gathering of functional requirements for approved projects, collaborates with business owners to define business requirements in business acumen and translates requirements into functional technical specifications
Accurately formulates and defines the objectives and scope of business systems, and assesses the risks of the development of financial system solutions
Makes recommendations and presentations to senior management in order to gain support of new projects and applications, prepares for and participates in presentations to business owners seeking new technology within financial system solutions
Provides leadership and project management for the functional set up of business applications, including system updates, upgrades and the implementation of new applications
Ensures there is effective communication from business acumen translation to technical/functional acumen to meet business requirements
Leads FS Manager or FS Analyst in the successful resolution of complex transactional issues, including performing research, identifying root cause and using data integrity reports and other information provided by business owners
Leads and manages the deployment of existing finance systems to other firms, promoting one unified system
Actively coordinates, participates and manages problem resolution related to disaster recovery, reporting and dashboards
Communicates financial system vernacular into meaningful business acumen with business owners, management and executives
Collaborates with management across the organization to understand business owner's workstream system gaps, as well as identify and prioritize system gaps between the firm's current state and industry best practices
Documents and shares financial system insights with cross functional financial system teams and management for building system related skills and knowledge, along with growing the knowledge and expertise of system business owners in the business field
Manages, delivers and participates in implementing new finance systems, functionality or data analytics mechanisms into existing systems, integrating them with legacy systems where it drives end user efficiency along with maintaining a cost competitive footprint into the future
Coordinates, assembles and trains team members on process to conform to general audit controls on system projects, system operations, documentation, process improvements, new implementations, fixes and updates
Proactively pursues visons, and proposes strategies for growing the utilization of financial systems and mobility by new and existing locations
Manages configuration, enhancements, security, reporting, training, documentation, testing and user support of all financial systems
Provides cross functional system leadership, management and coordination of all activities pertaining to project direction, goal setting, planning, estimating, resource allocation and assignments for non-Project Management Office (PMO) projects
Investigates and determines cause of irregularities and errors, develops necessary resolution and communicates corrective action to appropriate individuals
Evaluates and implements new features and functionality as they become available from software vendors
Participates in the annual/quarterly Financial Systems Planning and Prioritization process
Participates in Service Level Agreement (SLA) management of software licenses, maintenance and service by vendors
Works with financial system vendors to manage contract renewals, creation of statement of works and timelines
Researches and mentors the team on data integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data when creating new security access
Promptly engages with senior management or Internal Audit to clarify security requests
Actively participants on Vendor/Customer Advisory Boards, as needed
Assists with the creation and preparation of the annual financial system budget
Participates in preparing project budgets, project staffing plan and recommendations
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitors and provides performance feedback of FS Analyst professionals throughout the performance year
Ensures FS Analyst professionals are effectively trained on systems and processes related to the Finance Department
Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews for FS Analyst professionals
Assists FS Manager and/or FS Analyst professionals with prioritization of workload, communications, etc., and delegates work assignments to FS Analyst professionals, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent work experience, required
Master's degree, preferred
Experience:
Ten (10) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required with a degree
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required without a degree
Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience, required
Experience working within a professional services firm, such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
Proficient in the use of PeopleSoft Financials, specifically query and reporting functions, preferred
Proficient in the use of Business Intelligence Reporting Tools (Hyperion, COGNOS, Business Objects), preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong technical and data analysis skills
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
Able to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Superior customer service skills
Strong collaborative and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate technical material in a non-technical manner to be understood by the business community
Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency where technology can assist users in being more productive in their work
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $135,000 - $148,000
Maryland Range: $135,000 - $148,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $148,000
Associate Director Technical Services, Beef Genetics
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
Role Description: The Precision Animal Health (PAH) technical services team serves as the interface between beef and dairy genetics R&D, Genetic Evaluation, Marketing, Operations (mostly results reporting), as well as global Sales and strategic commercial and seedstock customers. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of cattle production, a deep expertise in beef cattle genetic evaluation, as well as an understanding of the principles of selection, breeding and genetic improvement, while supporting a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. The beef technical service team supports a fast-paced working environment and rapidly evolving technologies and markets, while supporting global business units.
The beef genetics technical service team helps lead the global strategy for product innovation and life-cycle management, while pioneering innovative approaches that collectively define the Precision Animal Health value propositions. These pillars guide strategies across R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
The cattle genetics technical services team leads genetic educational efforts across Zoetis and the external global marketplace - influencing technology adoption by customers while supporting strategic sales and marketing conversations and pioneering novel technology applications to solve emerging customer needs. The genetics technical services team supports the innovation, definition, translation, communication, and defense of precision animal health genetic technologies.
Responsibilities of this position span the breadth of genomic products and predictive analytics solutions the technical team supports. Directing strategic solutions with internal and external stakeholders, leading research outcome technical review and application; sales and marketing materials, thought leadership; and data analysis to deliver predictive customer solutions.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision : Genetics technical services helps guide the vision for value return to customers, through data analysis, innovation, strategy, customer experience and product teams. Additionally, technical service impacts production systems as a thought leaders, globally.
* Support and help shape the global strategy and innovation pipeline for beef genetics within precision animal health.
* Drive global adoption of genomic technologies and predictive solutions.
* Consult with global key opinion leaders to direct Zoetis Precision Animal Health innovation and strategy.
* Provide critical thought leadership and technical support for emerging opportunities to incorporate genetic improvement into sustainability metrics.
* Drive technical elements of new product implementation and product revisions in global markets and in collaboration with strategic commercial partners.
* Direct the development, quantification and reporting of genomic sustainability metrics.
* Develop technical and applied educational materials for global audiences.
* Author and contribute to the formal review of beef genetics technical, educational and marketing materials.
* Deliver thought leadership and training presentations to Zoetis colleagues, commercial partners, KOL's, and global beef industry audiences.
Commercial Impact : Technical services is responsible for monitoring and sometimes helping with troubleshooting weekly and monthly proprietary genetic evaluations, developing value propositions and supporting evidence to drive mainstream adoption of precision animal health technology. Technical service colleagues are also the expert support to large, complex customers/strategic accounts, differentiating Zoetis' expertise.
* Consultative selling and support for strategic customers to drive global adoption of precision animal health solutions.
* Opportunistically, design, organize and execute studies to authenticate and report the efficacy of trait and economic index predictions - as well as associated value propositions for genetics customers.
* Support design and life cycle evolution of precision animal health genetic product profiles.
* Develop decision support tools and innovative algorithms to simplify technology adoption by customers.
* Support and eventually lead economic and production index development for global markets to help simplify selection, breeding, marketing, and other decisions..
* Develop strategies and statistical models for trait definitions, parameter estimation, genetic evaluation, internal and external validations.
* Lead execution, management, and evolution of monthly INHERIT Insights reports to communicate genetic benchmarks to customers.
Organizational Leadership and Development : Genetics education across the Zoetis organization is driven by technical services, multiplying colleague expertise and customer interactions across PAH and global commercial teams.
* Provide analytical support for leadership, commercial genetic evaluation, sales, marketing, operations, product management, and customer experience teams globally.
* Identify and direct beef genetic strategic partners in collaboration with the Zoetis commercial genetic evaluation, R&D, and customer experience teams.
* Collaborate with R&D and industry partners to capture phenotypes, design and execute studies for product innovation, evaluation, and efficacy.
* Direct marketing and curriculum development for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (PhD) in beef cattle breeding and genetics. .
* 10 years' experience in applied beef genetics technology to seedstock and commercial production systems.
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
* Strong time management skills and ability to function effectively in a matrixed work environment.
* Ability to manage multiple and complex functions in a dynamic work environment.
* Strong analytical skills including use of common genetic / genomic and statistical software packages.
* Ability to work in diverse environments and lead cross-functional projects / teams.
* Thorough understanding of the use of information, including trait and index predictions, to support genetic improvement strategies in contemporary beef production.
* Experience and/or strong willingness to learn economic selection index development and related lifecycle management.
* Experience in genetic evaluation systems, beef performance record systems., and herd management software
* Experience working with beef seedstock, commercial cow-calf, stocker and feedlot producers and stakeholder organizations.
* Experience in commercial application of precision animal health technologies and adoption preferred. [?]
* Ability to travel (
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to
be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.
Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $145,000
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (California), (NJ Remote), (NY Remote), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and
other factors.
Base Pay Range: $125,000-170,000
[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and
retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at ********************************** to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at ********************** site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
PMP Certified IT Project manager_Network, Pharmaceutical exp_W2
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
We are from US IT Solutions, an ISO Certified, E-Verify, WMBE Certified organization established in 2005 in CA. Our company is serving various State, Local and County Departments for over 10 years. USITSOL has been helping clients innovate across all phases of the application lifecycle for over a decade. Some of our prestigious clients are State of CA, State of OR, State of FL, State of NC, State of GA, State of CO, State of VA, State of AR, State of MI, State of OH, State of IL, State of MO, State of MS, California State University, Sacramento Area Sanitation Department, SMUD, Sound Transit, LA Superior Courts, District of Columbia, UMAS, University of Central Florida and Hennepin County and many more.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for PMP Certified IT Project manager in Kalamazoo MI.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
• PMP certification required
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Additional Information
In person interview is acceptable.
IT Project Manager (Networking)
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at ************************* Its a simple route driver job and company will be providing the car.
Duration: 9+ Month
Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities:
• Liaison for all global sites and responsible for discovery, planning and implementation of project deliverables
• Responsible for driving deployment of several requirements across multiple sites/regions simultaneously
• Responsible for control over coordination, communication, escalation and follow up for issues
• Work with cross-functional IT organizations and business clients
• Create project schedules, milestones and delivery dates
• Communicate regularly to project stakeholders with regard to project status
IT Project Manager Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
• PMP certification required
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum education experience required:
PMP
Qualifications
IT Project Manager Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
• PMP certification required
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum education experience required:
PMP
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Technical Program Manager
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 45 miles from Grand Rapids
We are looking for a world-class Technical Program Manager to be part of a team that is responsible for the delivery of Koddi Ads technology to our top-tier publisher partners. A Koddi Ads Technical Program Manager will work directly with customers and internal teams to integrate solutions on time and with quality, while managing customer expectations and maintaining implementation best practices. In this role you will be responsible for solving complex business and technical problems to help our partners tackle onsite monetization at scale.What you will do
Partner with the Program Management team to oversee client relationships regarding program management, feature development, testing, integration
Work hands-on with customers to demonstrate and communicate implementation best practices for Koddi Ads technology
Design the best product set up for each client and plan the integration strategy
Test and troubleshoot the client's implementation while providing feedback to the client's technical engineering team
Review, optimize and analyze running campaigns
Collaborate with product, client strategy and engineering teams to develop new tools and robust solutions for our publisher partners
Provide guidance on how to resolve customer-specific technical issues
Work closely with the delivery teams to help us bring new products and solutions to market
What skills and experience you bring
5+ years of experience working with customers in a pre-sales, post-sales or supporting technical role
Experience and track record of success selling data and/or analytics software to enterprise customers; includes proven skills identifying key stakeholders, winning value propositions, and compelling events
Outstanding skills presenting to both senior technical and executive audiences
Experience coordinating multiple business functions to develop new services and solutions
Ability to identify the business needs driving client requests and translate requests into a compelling product or service offering
Strong SQL and REST API experience
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivator with strong work ethic and the ability to multitask
Organized with outstanding attention to detail
Desire to be a part of the fast-paced, high energy entrepreneurial experience
Tableau experience a plus
Travel
minimal, but as needed
ABOUT KODDI
Koddi is a global technology company with software and services that help top digital marketplaces effectively monetize their first-party audiences through industry-leading commerce media technology and strategy. Our enterprise platforms leverage first-party data to drive marketplace revenue and profit by improving user experience and target shoppers throughout the purchase path. Koddi's platforms enable any advertiser, any marketplace, in any industry to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive revenue.
We are committed to driving innovation and growth in the commerce media space. As part of that commitment, we've launched Koddi Academy-a learning platform designed to provide expert knowledge, competitive insights, and practical strategies for thriving in this fast-growing industry. Explore our latest certification course, Commerce Media Foundations, to deepen your expertise and stay ahead in the evolving world of commerce media. You can also sign up for our waiting list to be notified when new courses are released. Get started today at Koddi Academy.
Information Services Director
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 32 miles from Grand Rapids
Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County's natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
This position provides technical and administrative leadership for Allegan County's technology information system. Organizes day to day operations as well as long term planning for all technical solutions. Supervises staff and assists in planning and development for major projects in the department, including working with outside contractors. Compiles project updates, budget reports, and other documents and analysis as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS HYBRID - REQUIRING EMPLOYEE TO BE ON-SITE IN ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN AT LEAST 2 DAYS PER WEEK
Salary Range: $98,217 - $129,105 annually - depending on experience - exempt / salaried position
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
Plans and executes overall service area goals and objectives. Establishes and monitors key performance indicators with the goal of continuous improvement and streamlining the service area. Executes the service area plan, overseeing staff training in safety and skill development. Schedules and assigs work activities, reviews and evaluates staff performance and oversees execution of the service area budget. Identifies technology needs and develops plans to prioritize and fund the projects. Participates in long-range planning, acquisition, disposal and management to accommodate the County's technology needs.
Oversees function areas and staff responsible for project management, GIS, records management and technical systems. Develops, reviews and updates departmental policies and procedures to ensure service delivery related to the functional areas is carried out efficiently and continuously.
Promotes, implements and supports the appropriate technologies within every Allegan County Government process by providing technology-based leadership and service. Develops, implements, supports and maintains all technologies.
Assists the Executive Director of Operations in developing the annual budget for various financial activities including operating revenue and expenses along with capital expenses. Reviews and enters vouchers; Assists with monitoring and managing expenses and revenue.
Develops capital improvement projects, prepares scoping documents and assists with developing requests for proposals, evaluate proposals and awards contracts. Reviews and/or creates plans and blueprints to develop materials requirements and cost estimates of proposed and approved projects. Develops specifications, analyzes bids, recommends contract awarding, and negotiates contracts for services, materials and supplies. Directs and manages the activities of contractors.
Oversees the continuity, safety and security of County technology system
Develops, recommends and enforces management policies and procedures regarding use of County's technology system.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Five (5) years of information technology experience
Five (5) years of budget preparation experience
Five (5) years of experience in leading and managing teams
Experience with project planning, development and contract execution
Knowledge of technology-based infrastructure solutions, including but not limited to client server systems, cloud computing, networking, telephony, information security, application development, and Internet solutions.
Knowledge of geographical information systems and solutions
Knowledge of records management.
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2***********40005930000
IT Project Manager - Part Time
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
The IT Project Manager provides Project Management responsibilities for the Project Management Office, a department within the Division of Information Technology. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing IT projects according to strict timelines and budgets, and supports Project Managers with existing projects. This includes coordination of resources, team members, and consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan while effectively communicating to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Requisition ID: 73
Employee Group: Contingency
Schedule: 28 Hours per week
Compensation: $28.00/hr
Reports to: Director of IT Project Management, Procurement, Licensing
Posting Opens: 2/13/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop and deliver project proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Manage and monitor project budget.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Provide regular status reports to stakeholders, utilize team members to determine reporting frequency, content, results analysis, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Work with vendors to ensure contractual expectations are satisfactorily completed.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, minimize scope change and devise contingency plans.
Effectively collaborate with operational managers to ensure milestones and project expectations are met.
Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Supports IT Project Managers with existing projects.
Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Associate s degree preferred
Certification(s) in Project Management strongly recommended
Work Experience
3-5 years experience in IT project management work.
Experience with system migration projects.
Technically competent with various software programs.
Skills
Risk Management: IT projects often come with risks related to technology, security, compliance, and budget restrictions. The ability to identify, assess and mitigates these risks is vital for successful project and asset management.
Communication: Effective communication is key to building relationships with the project manager s team members, stakeholders, and vendors. The project manager must be able to convey technical information in a clear and understandable way to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Leadership: Effective leadership is crucial in this position for motivating and guiding project teams. The IT project manager should be able to inspire and empower their teams to achieve project objectives. The project manager should also be able to instill trust and an open line of dialogue with members of their team.
Time Management: Given the multiple tasks and responsibilities involved in managing IT projects and assets, most often simultaneously, strong time management skills are vital to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
Conflict Resolution: Conflicts can arise in any project and by any team member. The ability to mediate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner is important for maintaining a positive working environment and continued project progress.
Adaptability: The landscape of IT is constantly changing and the project manager must be able to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.
Problem Solving: The ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions and be confident in decision making is crucial. The project manager will often encounter unexpected challenges and must adapt quickly to find resolutions.
Organization: Often times, data and documentation will be stored between several different systems. It is the duty of the project manager to develop an organizational system that works best for them and empowers them to keep track of, and prioritize tasks and projects as needed.
Creativity: The project manager will often have to think of creative solutions to problems where a solution is not immediately present. The project manager should also be thinking of ways to continually improve their process , staying agile and adaptable.
Physical Demands
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, negotiations, and meetings.
Mental Demands
Stress Management: IT projects often come with tight deadlines, unexpected issues and high levels of impact. Managing stress and staying calm under pressure is crucial for effective decision making and maintaining the morale of the team(s).
Continuous Learning: Keeping up to date with the ever-evolving IT landscape and best practices requires continuous learning and adaptability.
People Management: Project Managers will often encounter challenging situations when working with individuals who have conflicting interests, strong opinions or difficult personalities. Handling these conflicts and managing team dynamics while maintaining a positive attitude and productive work environment requires strong people management skills.
Working Conditions
GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website
BENEFITS
Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan or a 401A with a 12% employer contribution.
APPLICATION / HIRING PROCESS
Please fill out an application at ************************** Submit a cover letter and resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Only applicants living in the state of Michigan can apply for GRCC careers.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.
Director of Information Technology - Construction Industry Expert
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
Rockford Construction is looking for a Director of IT who understands construction inside and out, not just someone who manages technology, but someone who speaks the language of job sites, project managers, and field teams.
The ideal candidate is equally a construction management professional and an IT leader, someone who has worked in the industry, understands how projects are built, and knows how to make technology work for construction teams. This person will lead IT strategy, optimize construction, property management, and real estate technology, and ensure that our systems enhance productivity and efficiency across all projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a technology vision that aligns with the way construction projects are managed and delivered. Provide hands-on IT leadership to construction teams, ensuring technology aligns with field operations and business goals.
Construction Technology Expertise: Lead and optimize construction, property management, and real estate technology solutions by managing and improving Procore (Project & Financial Management, Bidding, Preconstruction), Acumatica, Yardi, and Ironclad, while also evaluating and implementing emerging tools like Outbuild, SyncEzy, and Buildr CRM to enhance operational efficiency.
Power BI & Data Analytics: Ensure seamless data integration and system performance across multiple platforms, working closely with Business Analysts to leverage Power BI, develop and refine dashboards, reports, and insights.
Implementation & Optimization: Ensure full utilization and integration of our existing IT solutions, maximizing their effectiveness across the company, and partnering with department leaders to implement appropriate training.
Job Site & Office Integration: Ensure IT solutions seamlessly support field teams, superintendents, and project managers to keep projects moving efficiently, while capturing and daylighting data to support KPI tracking and business oversight.
Data Management Across Multiple Locations: Oversee the organization, security, and accessibility of company data across job sites, remote offices, and headquarters, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Safeguard project data, ensure compliance, and implement IT security best practices tailored to the construction industry.
Infrastructure & Support: Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and mobile technology to improve connectivity between office and field operations.
Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Drive innovation by implementing technology solutions that improve workflows, scheduling, and cost management.
Collaboration with Operations Teams: Work closely with construction leadership to ensure IT decisions support project execution, safety, and efficiency.
Vendor & Budget Management: Evaluate and implement cost-effective IT solutions that maximize ROI and align with our company's growth and revenue size.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT management or technology leadership roles.
Prior experience in construction management, project management, or operations, with a deep understanding of how construction firms operate.
Proven IT leadership experience, with expertise in construction-specific software and technology solutions.
Hands-on knowledge of how technology impacts job sites, field teams, and project timelines.
Strong ability to evaluate, implement, and optimize IT tools for scheduling, estimating, and project management.
Experience with Power BI, data analytics, and reporting tools, working alongside a Business Analyst to drive insights.
Experience managing data across multiple locations, ensuring accessibility, security, and seamless integration across job sites and offices.
Experience with cybersecurity, cloud computing, and network systems in a construction environment.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Benefits
Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we're not just in the business of creating buildings - we're creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we're looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we've built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We're delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that's built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality.
Office
The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with occasional construction site visits. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction.
Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.
PMP Certified IT Project manager_Network, Pharmaceutical exp_W2
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for PMP Certified IT Project manager in Kalamazoo MI.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
PMP certification required
Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Additional Information
In person interview is acceptable.
Financial Systems Senior Manager (Oracle Cloud ERP)
Senior Information Technology Manager Job In Grand Rapids, MI
The Financial Systems Senior Manager (FS Senior Manager) oversees and manages a team providing business support, reporting and analytic solutions for the effective use of financial systems and business process integrations that support the business functions of the organization. These include managing strategic investments in long range system planning, successful system project completions and proactively transferring system knowledge to the financial system team and enterprise wide system business owners.
The FS Senior Manager proactively implements and proposes financial system initiatives and solutions to business issues that results in organization system efficiency, while adhering to overall system standards and strategy. This role drives as well as participates in the growth of cross functional business owners and managers, resulting in a strong foundation of business owners by functional area.
This role contributes to financial system strategies, and proactively engages with cross functional area teams and management to implement strategies. This role also contributes to the general business planning regarding technology and systems required to maintain a market competitiveness.
This position is critical in facilitating accurate, reliable and efficient financial reporting, metrics, dashboards and analysis by effectively using various financial systems to support financial and management reporting, metrics and analysis and promoting data integrity.
The FS Senior Manager is a critical contributor during implementation of financial systems, upgrades or driving new functionality that derives efficiency in the business, with a specific focus on automation, analytics and interfaces with other systems. Post implementation, the FS Senior Manager continues to lead and participate in system support and leverage integrated finance system tools.
Job Duties:
* Participates in the evaluation of software and hardware products for potential purchase and implementation based on analyzing business problems and assessing how technology can be used to solve the business problems
* Determines the resources needed to plan and implement financial system solutions, collaborates with end users and provides software suggestions and recommendations to business owners and management to assist in their understanding of potential limitations and challenges
* Manages projects effectively, including directing the day-to-day tasks and activities of cross functional teams, tracking and reporting project tasks, project scope, priorities and deadlines and deliverables schedules
* Ensures documentation is developed to meet project deliverables and schedules
* Manages, monitors and effectively communicates project budgets, including tracking of internal costs as well as third party vendor costs
* Supervises, coaches and mentors Financial Systems Manager (FS Manager) or Analyst (FS Analyst), and patriciates in the resolution of third-party support issues, including but not limited to budgets and updates to ensure the Firm's business processes are represented and will not be broken
* Leads the gathering of functional requirements for approved projects, collaborates with business owners to define business requirements in business acumen and translates requirements into functional technical specifications
* Accurately formulates and defines the objectives and scope of business systems, and assesses the risks of the development of financial system solutions
* Makes recommendations and presentations to senior management in order to gain support of new projects and applications, prepares for and participates in presentations to business owners seeking new technology within financial system solutions
* Provides leadership and project management for the functional set up of business applications, including system updates, upgrades and the implementation of new applications
* Ensures there is effective communication from business acumen translation to technical/functional acumen to meet business requirements
* Leads FS Manager or FS Analyst in the successful resolution of complex transactional issues, including performing research, identifying root cause and using data integrity reports and other information provided by business owners
* Leads and manages the deployment of existing finance systems to other firms, promoting one unified system
* Actively coordinates, participates and manages problem resolution related to disaster recovery, reporting and dashboards
* Communicates financial system vernacular into meaningful business acumen with business owners, management and executives
* Collaborates with management across the organization to understand business owner's workstream system gaps, as well as identify and prioritize system gaps between the firm's current state and industry best practices
* Documents and shares financial system insights with cross functional financial system teams and management for building system related skills and knowledge, along with growing the knowledge and expertise of system business owners in the business field
* Manages, delivers and participates in implementing new finance systems, functionality or data analytics mechanisms into existing systems, integrating them with legacy systems where it drives end user efficiency along with maintaining a cost competitive footprint into the future
* Coordinates, assembles and trains team members on process to conform to general audit controls on system projects, system operations, documentation, process improvements, new implementations, fixes and updates
* Proactively pursues visons, and proposes strategies for growing the utilization of financial systems and mobility by new and existing locations
* Manages configuration, enhancements, security, reporting, training, documentation, testing and user support of all financial systems
* Provides cross functional system leadership, management and coordination of all activities pertaining to project direction, goal setting, planning, estimating, resource allocation and assignments for non-Project Management Office (PMO) projects
* Investigates and determines cause of irregularities and errors, develops necessary resolution and communicates corrective action to appropriate individuals
* Evaluates and implements new features and functionality as they become available from software vendors
* Participates in the annual/quarterly Financial Systems Planning and Prioritization process
* Participates in Service Level Agreement (SLA) management of software licenses, maintenance and service by vendors
* Works with financial system vendors to manage contract renewals, creation of statement of works and timelines
* Researches and mentors the team on data integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data when creating new security access
* Promptly engages with senior management or Internal Audit to clarify security requests
* Actively participants on Vendor/Customer Advisory Boards, as needed
* Assists with the creation and preparation of the annual financial system budget
* Participates in preparing project budgets, project staffing plan and recommendations
* Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Monitors and provides performance feedback of FS Analyst professionals throughout the performance year
* Ensures FS Analyst professionals are effectively trained on systems and processes related to the Finance Department
* Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews for FS Analyst professionals
* Assists FS Manager and/or FS Analyst professionals with prioritization of workload, communications, etc., and delegates work assignments to FS Analyst professionals, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent work experience, required
* Master's degree, preferred
Experience:
* Ten (10) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required with a degree
* Fifteen (15) or more years of experience working with financial systems, required without a degree
* Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience, required
* Experience working within a professional services firm, such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred
Software:
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
* Proficient in the use of PeopleSoft Financials, specifically query and reporting functions, preferred
* Proficient in the use of Business Intelligence Reporting Tools (Hyperion, COGNOS, Business Objects), preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Strong technical and data analysis skills
* Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
* Able to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
* Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
* Superior customer service skills
* Strong collaborative and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate technical material in a non-technical manner to be understood by the business community
* Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency where technology can assist users in being more productive in their work
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $135,000 - $148,000
Maryland Range: $135,000 - $148,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $148,000
Associate Director Technical Services, Beef Genetics
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
Role Description:
The Precision Animal Health (PAH) technical services team serves as the interface between beef and dairy genetics R&D, Genetic Evaluation, Marketing, Operations (mostly results reporting), as well as global Sales and strategic commercial and seedstock customers. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of cattle production, a deep expertise in beef cattle genetic evaluation, as well as an understanding of the principles of selection, breeding and genetic improvement, while supporting a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. The beef technical service team supports a fast-paced working environment and rapidly evolving technologies and markets, while supporting global business units.
The beef genetics technical service team helps lead the global strategy for product innovation and life-cycle management, while pioneering innovative approaches that collectively define the Precision Animal Health value propositions. These pillars guide strategies across R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
The cattle genetics technical services team leads genetic educational efforts across Zoetis and the external global marketplace - influencing technology adoption by customers while supporting strategic sales and marketing conversations and pioneering novel technology applications to solve emerging customer needs. The genetics technical services team supports the innovation, definition, translation, communication, and defense of precision animal health genetic technologies.
Responsibilities of this position span the breadth of genomic products and predictive analytics solutions the technical team supports. Directing strategic solutions with internal and external stakeholders, leading research outcome technical review and application; sales and marketing materials, thought leadership; and data analysis to deliver predictive customer solutions.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision : Genetics technical services helps guide the vision for value return to customers, through data analysis, innovation, strategy, customer experience and product teams. Additionally, technical service impacts production systems as a thought leaders, globally.
Support and help shape the global strategy and innovation pipeline for beef genetics within precision animal health.
Drive global adoption of genomic technologies and predictive solutions.
Consult with global key opinion leaders to direct Zoetis Precision Animal Health innovation and strategy.
Provide critical thought leadership and technical support for emerging opportunities to incorporate genetic improvement into sustainability metrics.
Drive technical elements of new product implementation and product revisions in global markets and in collaboration with strategic commercial partners.
Direct the development, quantification and reporting of genomic sustainability metrics.
Develop technical and applied educational materials for global audiences.
Author and contribute to the formal review of beef genetics technical, educational and marketing materials.
Deliver thought leadership and training presentations to Zoetis colleagues, commercial partners, KOL's, and global beef industry audiences.
Commercial Impact : Technical services is responsible for monitoring and sometimes helping with troubleshooting weekly and monthly proprietary genetic evaluations, developing value propositions and supporting evidence to drive mainstream adoption of precision animal health technology. Technical service colleagues are also the expert support to large, complex customers/strategic accounts, differentiating Zoetis' expertise.
Consultative selling and support for strategic customers to drive global adoption of precision animal health solutions.
Opportunistically, design, organize and execute studies to authenticate and report the efficacy of trait and economic index predictions - as well as associated value propositions for genetics customers.
Support design and life cycle evolution of precision animal health genetic product profiles.
Develop decision support tools and innovative algorithms to simplify technology adoption by customers.
Support and eventually lead economic and production index development for global markets to help simplify selection, breeding, marketing, and other decisions..
Develop strategies and statistical models for trait definitions, parameter estimation, genetic evaluation, internal and external validations.
Lead execution, management, and evolution of monthly INHERIT Insights reports to communicate genetic benchmarks to customers.
Organizational Leadership and Development : Genetics education across the Zoetis organization is driven by technical services, multiplying colleague expertise and customer interactions across PAH and global commercial teams.
Provide analytical support for leadership, commercial genetic evaluation, sales, marketing, operations, product management, and customer experience teams globally.
Identify and direct beef genetic strategic partners in collaboration with the Zoetis commercial genetic evaluation, R&D, and customer experience teams.
Collaborate with R&D and industry partners to capture phenotypes, design and execute studies for product innovation, evaluation, and efficacy.
Direct marketing and curriculum development for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree (PhD) in beef cattle breeding and genetics. .
10 years' experience in applied beef genetics technology to seedstock and commercial production systems.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong time management skills and ability to function effectively in a matrixed work environment.
Ability to manage multiple and complex functions in a dynamic work environment.
Strong analytical skills including use of common genetic / genomic and statistical software packages.
Ability to work in diverse environments and lead cross-functional projects / teams.
Thorough understanding of the use of information, including trait and index predictions, to support genetic improvement strategies in contemporary beef production.
Experience and/or strong willingness to learn economic selection index development and related lifecycle management.
Experience in genetic evaluation systems, beef performance record systems., and herd management software
Experience working with beef seedstock, commercial cow-calf, stocker and feedlot producers and stakeholder organizations.
Experience in commercial application of precision animal health technologies and adoption preferred. [?]
Ability to travel (
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to
be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.
Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $145,000
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (California), (NJ Remote), (NY Remote), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and
other factors.
Base Pay Range: $125,000-170,000
[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and
retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.
Full time RegularColleague
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IT Project Manager (Networking)
Senior Information Technology Manager Job 48 miles from Grand Rapids
Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at ************************* Its a simple route driver job and company will be providing the car.
Duration: 9+ Month
Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities:
• Liaison for all global sites and responsible for discovery, planning and implementation of project deliverables
• Responsible for driving deployment of several requirements across multiple sites/regions simultaneously
• Responsible for control over coordination, communication, escalation and follow up for issues
• Work with cross-functional IT organizations and business clients
• Create project schedules, milestones and delivery dates
• Communicate regularly to project stakeholders with regard to project status
IT Project Manager Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
• PMP certification required
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum education experience required: PMP
Qualifications
IT Project Manager Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT projects, at least 2 years' experience managing IT projects
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts a plus
• PMP certification required
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical plant manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum education experience required: PMP
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.