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Job Overview

The Survey Project Manager, RPLS, is responsible for managing surveying projects as well as overseeing project-related supervision of field crews, technical staff, deed, and map research, and project management.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordination with crews and technicians to establish project responsibilities and priorities.
• Coordination with other Project Managers and other discipline leads on scheduling objectives, budgeting, and project milestones.
• Handle assignments of daily responsibilities for survey field crews and office technicians.
• Perform analysis to resolve property boundaries.
• Signs and seals surveys, maps, and survey-related documents as the responsible professional in charge of survey and mapping projects.
• Perform quality control of all aspects of assigned projects, including survey field activities, office processing, calculations, and project deliverables.
• Perform business development, respond, or assist in response to requests for qualifications (RFQ), statements of qualifications (SOQ), and project proposal preparation.
• Involved in direct conversations with clients throughout the duration of projects.
• Provides estimates, and work plans and manages surveying aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of surveying projects of all sizes and scopes.
• Effectively ensures projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Leads, coordinates, and supervises the work of the survey team to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop survey personnel.
• Aids Survey Director in project management, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

• Registered in the state of Texas as a Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).

• At least 5 years of experience in a professional capacity as an RPLS.

• At least 5 years of project management experience.

• Demonstrated ability to train newer staff to familiarize and educate them on field surveying principles.

• GPS knowledge and experience.

• Working Knowledge of Terrestrial LiDAR Scanning and airborne LiDAR Scanning.

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D Software.

• Project scheduling, personnel management, and work production technique.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients.

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must pass a background check.

Working Conditions

• Driving to and from various project sites.

About Us

CDS Muery was established in 1988 with a desire to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. With more than 120 employees providing civil engineering and land surveying services across the South-Central United States including Texas and Oklahoma, CDS Muery is committed to responsiveness and reliability. Innovative thinking and exceptional service are what CDS Muery brings to every client and project.

We provide opportunities for professional growth by building knowledge and broadening skills. Our work environment cultivates the importance of open communication, encourages creative thinking, and promotes innovative ideas. From the inspiration and continued involvement of the company’s leadership, their exemplary actions reinforce our core philosophies daily.

Benefits & Career Growth

CDS Muery offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company holidays to facilitate work-life balance.
• Competitive salary structures
• Covered professional fees, licenses, and association memberships.

CDS Muery

Payrate : $96-114/hr. W-2, depending on experience .

Benefits : Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is available. Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance etc. are also available.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager – Software to assist our client’s application security team onsite in Houston, TX.

The Product Manager will be accountable for gathering, analyzing, and documenting the requirements from stakeholders and existing code that will be used to define technical requirements that meet our security objectives. You will play an important role in ensuring coordination and collaboration of development teams in the continuous improvement of our client’s commercial applications.

Your duties will also include managing product backlog and prioritizing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a product backlog reflecting value and prioritizing work for the security engineering team.
• Analyze code and business requirements for the development of security related enhancements and documentation.
• Deliver technical designs, estimates of development time, and plan individual deliverable work.
• Distill roadmaps into requirements and then prioritized sprints with the help of the engineering team.
• Work with product engineering leadership to prioritize enhancements and releases
• Provide quality assurance (QA) review of non-code developer’s deliverables (i.e., design documents, test plans.)
• Collaborate with QA team to support test plans and execution.
• Acquire and maintain system and business knowledge needed to support both end users and other internal or external technical teams.
• Work directly with team members and business analysts to understand new/changing business requirements and functional enhancements as requested. This includes delivering high-value technical solutions in support of changing business requirements and initiatives.
• Manage the enhancement request process to identify work of high value.
• Conveys the goals and security requirements for enhancements and new development and works with Business Analysts to assist with the elaboration of the user stories and requirements to ensure proper adoption of security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited university, or 5 years of related industry experience or equivalent technical experience. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS) degree is preferred
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model.
• 5+ years supporting software application development teams and business partners.
• 5+ years specific to application development experience.
• 2+ years of Product Manager or Product Owner experience is a plus.
• Experience developing and driving adoption of public APIs for use by other developers.
• Prior software security framework development for authentication, action entitlements, and data entitlements (is a plus).
• security concerns that have regulatory implications.
• Have experience working with encryption.
• Proficiency with ADO TFS or Jira in managing application backlog
• Be comfortable working with and recommending configuration in a zero-trust security setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

AllStates Consulting Services

A rapidly growing insurance-focused financial technology (FinTech) company based in Austin, Texas are looking for a Technical Product Manager to join the team. Their mission is to revolutionize the insurance industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create innovative and customer-centric solutions. They are seeking a skilled and dynamic Technical Product Manager to join our team and help drive the development of their next-generation insurance products and services.

Responsibility of the Technical Product Manager:

• Play a critical role in shaping and executing our product strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable product roadmaps and features
• Work with engineering, design, data science, marketing, and other teams to ensure successful end-to-end product delivery, from concept to launch
• Leverage your technical background to understand the intricacies of our products and provide informed insights to guide decision-making

Requirements of the Technical Product Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, etc.); MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Technical Product Manager in a technology-driven environment, preferably within the finance or insurance industry
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance, regulatory, and risk management considerations within the financial and insurance sectors

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility for both remote and in-office work. They are offering a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses (150,000-180,000 depending on experience) along with some great benefits!

X4 Technology

A leading data analytics company headquartered in Texas are looking for a Director of Product Management to join the team. They provide innovative solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions and drive growth. As they continue to expand their offerings and serve a diverse range of clients, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Product to lead their product strategy and drive innovation.

Responsibility of the Director of Product Management:

• Play a critical role in shaping and executing our product strategy
• Hire, mentor and lead a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products.
• Leverage your technical background to understand the intricacies of our products and provide informed insights to guide decision-making
• Effectively communicate product plans, updates, and priorities to internal stakeholders, executives, and external partners.

Requirements of the Director of Product Management:

• Background in data analytics, business intelligence, or related industries is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or head of product role
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful product strategies that align with company goals and customer needs.
• Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, and are looking for a Texas-based candidate who is happy to travel to the Austin office on an ad-hoc basis per month.

They are offering a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses ($200,000+ depending on experience) along with some great benefits!

If you think you are suited for this role, please apply immediately!

X4 Technology

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Plano, TX 75075

Duration: 24 months Contract

Pay Range: $ 50.00/hr to $ 52.00/hr. on W2

“All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment”.

Job Description

1) Comfortable speaking with Front end/ Back end/ API developers

2) Extremely clear and articulate communications skills

3) Previous product management experience in an online e-commerce role

4) Demonstrated experience using data to drive product management experience.

5) Self-starter who can navigate in a complicated corporate environment.

Overall Purpose:

Leads the product launch and lifecycle activities for new products and services through the product development process, from conception to launch, and provides ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1) Manages cross-functional teams through functional requirements gathering, implementation, and validation through to the initial launch or lifecycle of a service.

2) Defines functional requirements for wireless services.

3) Manages product development including product requirements gathering and definition, project planning, project management, budgeting, financial acumen, test design and execution, long-term tactical roadmap, and release management and planning.

4) Communicates product requirements to various organizations such as IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Care, and Sales.

5) Leads vendor selection process, delivery, and quality required.

6) Develops, maintains, and distributes, standard project management deliverables for the successful launch of new data applications and devices, including implementation plan, project schedule, issues & action items log, meeting minutes, risks assessment, and contingencies.

About ASK:

ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Payrate: $88-100/hr W-2, depending on experience

Benefits : Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is available. Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance etc. are also available.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to assist our client’s application security team onsite in Houston, TX.

The Product Manager will be accountable for gathering, analyzing, and documenting the requirements from stakeholders and existing code that will be used to define technical requirements that meet our security objectives. You will play an important role in ensuring coordination and collaboration of development teams in the continuous improvement of our client’s commercial applications.

Your duties will also include managing product backlog and prioritizing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a product backlog reflecting value and prioritizing work for the security engineering team.
• Analyze code and business requirements for the development of security related enhancements and documentation.
• Deliver technical designs, estimates of development time, and plan individual deliverable work.
• Distill roadmaps into requirements and then prioritized sprints with the help of the engineering team.
• Work with product engineering leadership to prioritize enhancements and releases
• Provide quality assurance (QA) review of non-code developer’s deliverables (i.e., design documents, test plans.)
• Collaborate with QA team to support test plans and execution.
• Acquire and maintain system and business knowledge needed to support both end users and other internal or external technical teams.
• Work directly with team members and business analysts to understand new/changing business requirements and functional enhancements as requested. This includes delivering high-value technical solutions in support of changing business requirements and initiatives.
• Manage the enhancement request process to identify work of high value.
• Conveys the goals and security requirements for enhancements and new development and works with Business Analysts to assist with the elaboration of the user stories and requirements to ensure proper adoption of security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited university, or 5 years of related industry experience or equivalent technical experience. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems degree is preferred
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model.
• 5+ years supporting software application development teams and business partners.
• 5+ years specific to application development experience.
• 2+ years of Product Manager or Product Owner experience is a plus.
• Experience developing and driving adoption of public APIs for use by other developers.
• Prior software security framework development for authentication, action entitlements, and data entitlements (is a plus).
• Awareness of security concerns that have regulatory implications.
• Have experience working with encryption.
• Proficiency with ADO TFS or Jira in managing application backlog
• Be comfortable working with and recommending configuration in a zero-trust security setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

AllStates Consulting Services

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sr. Product Manager will be responsible for profitable growth of the Business Unit and will be involved in all aspects of New Product Development from concept to customer. This position will also provide marketing support for the continued business of existing product lines. A successful candidate for the Sr. Product Manager position will translate customer needs into product definitions, utilize market data to generate business plans for new products, and cross-functionally manage product introductions to the marketplace. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the candidate will work in collaboration with a matrixed business structure. This role is based in Pasadena, TX or hybrid with a minimum of 8 days per month in Pasadena. Approximately 15-20% travel to domestic and international locations (Guardian development sites as well as customer visits).

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Our purpose is to make height safety simple so our partners could focus on what’s important to them.

One Team. One Goal. We go further together – diverse in our talents, united in our goal of making safe simple.

Stand Tall. We step up to the toughest challenges and stand up for what’s right.

Dare to be Different. We’re open-minded and unafraid – prepared to go against the herd when we think there is a better way.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage a category &/or product line(s) and apply an understanding of the market, category, and end user to build category leadership.

· Lead innovation and product portfolio management and provide input into category strategies and priorities.

· Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned category &/or product lines.

· Track external data and trends, including macroeconomic data, market and category trends, competitive information, customer insights and suggest conclusions and recommendations.

· Measure market data, including share/POS, distribution, competitive activity, and pricing, and use data to make recommendations.

· Propose category &/or product line long-term vision, strategies, and 3-5-year financial targets.

· Assess category &/or product line performance and provide input into annual plan to deliver brand and business objectives.

· Make product branding and naming recommendations in line with brand architecture and visual identity.

· Collaborate with Brand Marketing to ensure product, pack and marketing assets support brand communication priorities and style guide.

· Analyze category, end user and competitive activity to identify trends and future sources of growth.

· Assess product portfolio choices to determine product classes to enter, exit, or maintain.

· Proposes inputs to new product pipeline, validated with appropriate user insights and testing. Analyze post-launch success metrics and recommend changes to strategies and plans.

· Participate in price strategy discussions.

· Propose distribution/penetration goals for new product launches.

· Monitor results vs targets and recommend adjustments to ensure success.

· Prepare and present user and category insights and strategy as Global Business Unit lead.

· Develop selling materials and samples for internal and external sales meetings.

· Provide input into annual base and stretch revenue and gross margin targets for category &/or product lines.

· Take action to address financial risks and opportunities, including optimizing pricing/programming and managing mix.

· Monitor gross margin vs targets and take action to close identified gaps, including resolving product cost issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· B.S. in Business or Business/Marketing/Engineering or equivalent practical experience required.

· 7 years of commercial experience with 2+ years in Product Management or Product Development of durable hard goods in major industrial markets.

· Experience in leading, presenting, and publishing three-year strategic category plans.

· Deep understanding of go to market strategies, and customer base for professional / industrial distribution.

· Experience in managing and growing product lines and launching new products.

· Conceptual, strategic, but able to probe into specifics when necessary. Analytic and fact based most of the time, but able to draw on intuition. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Relative experience working in the height safety or personal protection equipment product industry.

· Effective project leadership, teamwork, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.

· Demonstrated computer skills including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

· A strong desire to work in a highly transformational environment that allows rapid personal growth.

· Strong conceptual ability and highly developed analytical skills.

Fast Growing Medical Company

We are partnering with an investment advisory firm that is seeking a Client Service Manager. The core of their business is providing comprehensive investment counseling and portfolio management. The Client Service Manager is an individual contributor role assisting clients in the administration of their investment accounts and helping to coordinate tax, trust, and estate planning with professionals in those areas. The purpose of this position is to serve the existing and new client base with all service requests.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administrative/service functions to service clients
• Provide support to portfolio managers on a team-based environment
• Interface with custodians to manage account activities that are administrative in nature- cash management, transfers, required minimum distributions etc.
• Providing exceptional service to all clients by processing their requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Build trusted relationships with portfolio managers, clients, and other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys who work with the clients.
• Assist portfolio managers to support the day-to-day needs of clients and in preparing meeting workbooks.
• Manage client meeting notes and ensure accurate reporting in the CRM system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in finance or business-related field
• Strong client services experience
• Financial services experience is a plus

Benefits include:

• Employer paid health insurance (100% covered)
• Employer funded SEP Retirement Plan (15%)
• Health savings account (annual $2.8k funded by employer to cover high deductible)
• Life insurance ($50k)
• 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Potential tuition reimbursement

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting

Customer Delivery Manager

Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

• Ensures financial project performance through oversight of key performance metrics (revenue, direct costs, time-sheet costs, utilization and realization
• Develop specialist expertise in aligned specialist areas, applying them across LSM and SO
• Work with sales and proposals to ensure rapid, seamless, tailored responses to opportunities
• Actively contribute at meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate sales activities, and sales presentations (capabilities, bid defenses) and proposal development (strategy, costs and text), as needed
• Incorporate strategic options when defining project/program scope and processes with customer
• Develop customer relationship, into partnership mode
• Oversee client and internal audits and inspections for assigned projects, participating as required
• Work Closely with Customer from getting the business to On-Boarding.

Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam)

Product Development Manager

We are an importer/agent of Seasonal décor and lighting, General merchandise, Small Electronics and Hardware products in Arlington, Texas for the past 19 years selling to major retailers in US, and Canada. As our company growing, we are looking for the Product Development Manager that can work in our company for long term and willing to grow. The position will involve the interaction contacting our factories and branch in China and other Asia countries. We are looking for a stable person that looking for career advancement in our small company at this point. 

Position Summary

Responsible for conceptualizing, communicating, and executing the direction and development of assigned buying projects from inception to completion.  Works closely with CEO, Sales/Marketing, Product Development Assistant, Import Account Coordinator and designers to gain knowledge of opportunities in the marketplace and propose solutions to fit with the marketing direction and the brand strategies considering price points and marketing mix.  Project coordination will include both assisting and managing. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the position:

• Developing a strategic plan to penetrate existing accounts. Working with CEO, Designers, Product Development Assistant and China office very closely as well on samples follow-up and preparation. Meeting deadlines for our collections and new products to show to our customers for review in terms of catalogs and samples.
• Creating and completing programs for different product lines within assigned time frame. Complete the product catalog and sell sheets for each season in different lines within company deadline.
• Actively assisting with finding new categories and maintaining current categories as well. This will include market research comparisons with the current and future markets and create trend guides based on market research.
• Actively source new suppliers to increase the market competition in terms of quality and pricing.  This will require analyzing the suppliers’ quotes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues for the customers.
• Quickly learn the product lines, study market trends, and stay current on company competitors and any opportunities which includes “comp shops” – taking pictures at retail stores.
• Liaison between our CEO, Designers, Import Account Coordinators and sales team.
• Working with Import Account Coordinators and China office manager on existing and new products for customers including cost negotiation to gain better margin.
• Follow-up on projects after meetings with China’s staff, offshore designers, and factories sometimes during off working hours.
• The capability to use photoshop and illustrator is a must. Required basic design skills.
• Review product development sample quality, give feedback and work with China team or suppliers to complete product development.
• We will review your performance quarterly with your direct supervisor and top management.
• We also will have book review as a company every 4 months.  
• Position may require up to 30% domestic/international travel for factories visit, trade show and meetings.
• Performance review – 60% is based on margin and sales growth for the overall business, 20% is based on teamwork performance, and 20% is whole company growth.

Physical Demands:

•   Sit mostly throughout the day
•   Use a computer/keyboard/phone throughout the day
•   Ability to move/lift 30lbs.
•   Ability to use land/air transportation for out of office travel as required.
•   Ability to set up and attend various trade shows when need it to.

Work Conditions:

•   General office conditions 
•   Health, dental and vision insurance will be provided at 100% paid by the company after 3 months of work.
•   Simple IRA plan after 6 months of work.

Forever Gifts, Inc