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MOST CREATIVE MEDIA AGENCY NETWORK | 11 TIMES IN A ROW BY THE GUNN REPORT

MEDIA AGENCY NETWORK OF THE YEAR | CANNES LIONS 2022

OMD is a proud part of the global OMD network. We are dedicated to delivering insights that unlock demand potential, ideas that ignite consumer desire and results that accelerate business growth for our clients. We are a dynamic, creative and influential agency network that collectively combines to make OMD the most awarded agency network in the world.

The Sr. Director role is one of the most exciting and challenging roles in our organization. The Sr. Director manages the daily strategic needs of the business and integrates with the broader OMD teams, creative partners, media owners. They act as the leading force ensuring the vision of the team and agency comes to life in the work, thought leadership and ideas. The Sr. Director has a strong appetite for new technology, emerging media, and culture. They understand and embrace the passion that the consumer has for our clients‘ brands. They orchestrate a strategic mix of solutions across social media, content relationships, data strategies, mobile opportunities, and more as the digital landscape continues to evolve. The Sr. Director is key to helping OMD stay ahead of clients and lead the competition.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of media planning experience.
• Track record of handling big client ambitions.
• Ability to create and execute a holistic channel approach to planning.
• Experience collaborating with media owners, agency business units and creative agency partners.
• Proven leadership ability and experience managing a team. A strong desire and ability to grow and develop talent.
• Advanced knowledge of media fundamentals and an ability to educate at all levels.
• Strong comfort level with data, analytics and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Partnership – embraces and drives the oneOMD approach by building partnerships with others on behalf of our clients.
• Creative Thinking – takes a brand, an objective and a platform and thinks of innovative ways to bring them together.
• Hunger for Innovation – our clients want and have access to truly never-been-done-before opportunities. Helps determine the right ones and brings them to life in impactful ways.
• Relationship Building –practices the ability to be personal, understanding and a desire to do what’s best for the team and the client. Fully engaged and present with clients.
• Inspiring Leadership – challenges a team to solve clients challenges in unique ways. Inspires others to try new approaches and serves as a role model to the team.

Compensation Range: $140,000-$185,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependence Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation, sick, personal days, paid parental leave, and paid medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

OMD is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

OMD USA

Custom Collaborative 

Custom Collaborative (CC) is a NYC-based non-profit social enterprise that trains, mentors, and advocates for and with no/low-income and immigrant women to build the skills necessary to achieve economic success in the sustainable fashion industry and broader society.

We enrich women and their communities by preparing those facing barriers to employment with skills to own, operate, and contribute to fashion and design businesses at a high economic, social, and environmental standard. Custom Collaborative (CC) envisions a global apparel industry in which all people are fairly compensated for their labor and consumers have access to well-made, sustainably sourced clothes that fit and affirm all bodies.

CC supports women overcoming barriers to employment through three programs: 

1. Training Institute, a paid, full-time 15-week course in the art, technique, and business of fashion; participants graduate with marketable skills and an employment/business plan. 
2. Business Incubator, which supports TI graduates’ businesses by contracting with them for business in partnership with small/mid-size design firms; providing continued coaching, mentorship, and equipment; and placing participants in jobs.
3. Fashion That Works Cooperative Development, in which CC trains our participants and local fashion industry businesses, in participatory leadership and cooperative ownership. 

Custom Collaborative also conducts Anti-Racism Training, for external partners, as an extension of our internal work and to support safe workspaces for our participants.

Director of Programs

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the work of an award-winning organization. This position will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with CC’s program staff and supporting team. The person in this role will develop, manage, and enhance efficient operations of CC’s workforce development and entrepreneurship programs initiatives, in alignment with Custom Collaborative’s vision, mission, values, and priorities.

The person in this new role will direct  programs that are managed by a department of three primary staff, along with short-term consultants. As needed, they will work with other departments at CC to help ensure their departmental goals and the overall organizational mission are met. The Director of Programs is a primary partner in implementing bold programs that position CC as a model in the workforce development field. The Director of Programs will research, plan, and implement Custom Collaborative’s programs. The Director will initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives, including planning new programs and updating existing programs with milestones, processes, partners, and impact measurement. The Director will create, guide, and oversee an annual programming calendar and daily operations in alignment with CC vision, mission, values, and strategy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Measurement

• Track records and statistics to ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Develop evaluation strategies to monitor performance and suggest modifications.

Operations

• Work with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Board of Directors to ensure strategic collaboration and alignment across the organization. 
• Support fundraising for Custom Collaborative, including tracking program goals and providing content and insight for proposals/reports, and attend funding partner visits.
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Support the development and implementation of systems and structures to generate maximum impact.

People

• Engage and energize staff, partners, and supporters through communications and actions.
• Oversee department staff in the planning of workshops to develop program participants’ practical and technical skills.
• Lead program managers to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. 
• Represent CC at public events, including attending community, government agency and partner meetings.

Finance

• Manage and monitor programmatic budgets with program staff. 
• Plan and develop budgets with program and financial staff to monitor and analyze expenses.
• Additional opportunities as assigned by Executive Director

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work inclusively, effectively, and equitably with diverse groups of people.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Custom Collaborative’s mission.
• Commitment to racial equity, and comfort applying a racial equity lens to program design and implementation, as well as to interpersonal professional interactions and relationships.
• Knowledge of and connection to the NYC workforce development and entrepreneurship field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to manage complex projects that result  in measurable success.
• Experience working in a high-performance, collaborative organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to evolving circumstances.
• Confidence to take initiative and make good decisions.
• Must bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility to the work.
• At least three years of experience in non-profit program management and development. Experience in community organizing, entrepreneurship development, workforce development, adult education, or related field required.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience having either developed and launched a successful initiative or taken an existing initiative to the next stage of growth and impact.
• Collaborative work style that engages colleagues, program participants, and funders.
• Tech-savvy with fluency in the Mac/PC platform and Google Suite, Slack, Monday.com, Salesforce, a strong plus.
• Spoken fluency in a language other than English is preferred.
• All CC staff members participate in organizational fundraising initiatives.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed, but may not meet all the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Compensation:

Benefits include generous and flexible paid time off; paid family and medical leave; healthcare reimbursement plan for employees, dependent children, partners and spouses; supplementary funds to support staff wellness and professional development.

Salary range for this full-time position is $75,000-85,000, commensurate with experience.

 Please note that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Custom Collaborative staff work in a hybrid model (i.e., remote and office work); that arrangement may shift as conditions permit. COVID-19 vaccination is required of all employees.

How to Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Custom Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, socio-economic status, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Custom Collaborative

Seasonal Community Engagement Coordinator (Winter Wishes & Coat Drive)

About New York Cares

At New York Cares, we are driven by the belief that individuals can make a significant impact on their communities. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve evolved into New York City’s leading volunteer management organization. We continually adapt and respond to the ever-evolving needs of our community, whether it’s addressing food insecurity, and educational inequity, or responding to crises like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our success lies in the partnerships we build, the actions we take, and the change we create. We are guided by our core values of equity, humanity, and trust, fostering dynamic relationships with all stakeholders – volunteers, donors, staff, and community partners. Together, we work towards a more equitable New York City.

About the Volunteer Events Team

The Volunteer Events (VE) department at New York Cares is the driving force behind our Programs division. This dedicated team executes volunteer events with excellence, ensuring every participant has an exceptional service experience in our projects and events. We adhere to volunteer engagement and programmatic best practices while effectively managing all logistics.

Our commitment to delivering high-quality, culturally competent events strengthens our relationships with corporate and community partners. We believe that every New Yorker can make a meaningful difference in addressing our community’s most pressing issues.

About the Community Engagement Coordinator

For decades, New York Cares has spread cheer and joy throughout New York City with our Winter Wishes program. Each year, we coordinate the collection and distribution of approximately 10,000 heartfelt letters from young people, each with their holiday wishes. These wishes are fulfilled by our dedicated volunteers. In recent years, this process has transitioned to a virtual format.

The Seasonal Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in this program, handling communication with Community Partner organizations, overseeing letter screening, and managing logistics for letter distribution. Reporting to the Director of Volunteer Events, the coordinator collaborates closely with other members of VE and our Programs teams to ensure the program’s success.

This is a hybrid, seasonal position running from October 2023 through January 2024.

Scope of Responsibilities

As the Seasonal Community Engagement Coordinator, you will:

• Monitor and manage inbound communications including those involving the Coat Drive and Winter Wishes email inboxes, promptly responding to inquiries and providing excellent customer service.
• Engage with Community Partners for Coat Drive and Winter Wishes to confirm receipt of communications, remind them of important dates, and ensure the timely receipt of gifts.
• Support the Director of Volunteer Events in communicating with Corporate Partners and wish granters, responding to inquiries and facilitating the distribution of letters, reviewing Coat Drive applications, maintaining accurate partner records, and overseeing coat distribution events.
• Coordinate coat pick-ups, and distributions and capture stories/content from nonprofit partners.
• Supervise letter screenings and compile comprehensive reports in Salesforce, ensuring accurate tracking of Community Partners, wish granters, and letters.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and may be required to work on weekends and outside the 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. work window.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Be passionately dedicated to New York Cares’ mission and committed to creating a more equitable New York City.
• Possess strong customer service skills, with the ability and initiative to respond to the needs of external stakeholders such as Community Partners, Corporate Partners, and gift recipients.
• Demonstrate proficiency in producing clear, concise, and compelling written and verbal communications.
• Show proficiency in project management, particularly in managing cross-departmental projects related to large programs.
• Exhibit the ability to effectively manage a range of internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Have a fundamental working knowledge of Salesforce or other database reporting.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $21 per hour. The engagement is seasonal, running from October through January 2024, with an expectation of 40 hours of work per week.

At New York Cares, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are deeply committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and prioritized. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other non-merit-based or legally protected grounds.

New York Cares

Designsensory is a leading branding, advertising and digital agency. We combine strategy, content, design and technology to help organizations create memorable brand moments. Our original and award-winning work has helped build and grow brands since 2001.

Designsensory is hiring immediately for a Project Manager to work with our Client Services team.

The ideal applicant must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be dependable, responsible, organized, and detail-oriented.

A Project Manager for Designsensory will:

• Work with Account Managers/Project Managers to create project briefs, timelines and project burn rate reports to reflect hours used vs. hours scoped
• Track project progress in an ongoing way with our planning tools, and alert Account Manager and department leads of any conflicts.
• Be in office 2-3 days a week.
• Be able to problem solve and bring solutions when dealing with multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage project based clients as designated by the Account Manager/Director
• Participate in weekly production meetings
• Lead internal client/project specific meetings designed to delegate project deliverables and clarify responsibilities
• Assist with vendor management and media trafficking
• Source for needs when projects require outside vendor assistance
• Provide assistance with travel planning & budget creative – accommodations, rental cars, printing of presentations, etc. with possible light travel
• Have computer proficiency as required to manage production plans and schedules

The ideal candidate would possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of agency or media production experience. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with digital media or website projects is a plus.

Our team members can work up to three days per week at home, along with other benefits such as generous paid time off and education opportunities.

• We are a growing, well-regarded and passionate firm, and our new project manager will be a vital component of our team. Designsensory offers benefits including health care, vision plan, retirement plan, paid vacations, holidays and competitive wages.

Designsensory

Our client, a communications agency in LA, is looking for a remote Social Strategy Director for an ongoing contract. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing a new account’s social media strategy to drive engagement, brand awareness, and overall business growth. As a Social Strategy Director, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing social media initiatives that align with the brand’s objectives, resonate with their target audience, and remain at the forefront of industry trends. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for social media and a track record of creating impactful campaigns.

This is a remote 40-hour/week ongoing contract ideally working PST hours.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the social media strategy for a new account, aligning it with broader marketing and business objectives.
• Lead a team of social media managers, coordinators, and specialists to execute social media campaigns and day-to-day activities.
• Create and maintain a content calendar that ensures a consistent flow of high-quality content across all social platforms.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and competitor strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop visually appealing and engaging social media content, including graphics, videos, and written content.
• Analyze key performance metrics and use data-driven insights to continually optimize social media campaigns and strategies.
• Manage the social media advertising budget and campaigns, optimizing for ROI.
• Act as a liaison between the marketing department, PR, and customer service teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent brand voice.
• Stay updated on best practices in social media marketing and share knowledge within the organization.
• Handle crisis management and reputation management on social media platforms effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of proven experience in a senior-level social media or digital marketing role, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of various social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices for organic and paid content.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• A passion for keeping up-to-date with industry trends and a forward-thinking approach to social media marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management and social media crisis response.
• Proficiency in using social media management and analytics tools.
• Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to think outside the box to drive engagement and growth.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Responsibilities

Curinos is looking for an Senior Associate /Manager. You can expect the following responsibilities:

• Creative Problem Solvers- Create and shape the future. Approach problems with curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a scientific spirit
• Number Translators-Lead with numbers, using them to create cogent and empirically-based arguments. Extremely comfortable with analytics to test hypotheses
• Storytellers -Distill analyses and recommendations into clear, actionable insights that make an impact
• ·Intellectually Curious- Dig into the data to solve complex, ambiguous problems. Synthesize ideas and information in a short timeframe
• ·An Achiever-Thrive in a high-pressure environment and perform beyond expectations. Proactive and a self-starter
• An Effective Communicator- Speak and write with clarity, brevity, and impact. Strong engagement skills with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

Desired Skills & Expertise

Candidates should have the following background, skills, and qualities:

• HEAD CONSULTING PROJECTS including defining the issue, developing hypotheses, conducting analyses to validate the hypothesis, designing analytical tools, leading client relationships, and formulating project deliverables. 3+ years of strategy experience or 5+ years of retail/commercial bank experience preferred. Project management experience and senior exposure preferred.
• IDENTIFY NEW CONTENT OPPORTUNITIES for the firm and working with other team members to bring new ideas and solutions to the marketplace.
• RECOGNIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES stemming from current or past project work to help pursue additional project work. This also includes preparation of proposals and leadership material.
• DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK and maintain relationships with clients.
• MENTOR & COACH junior staff to help them perform at a level that will nurture professional growth.

This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate located near New York City and able to travel to the office 3 days a week.

Base Salary Range:$108,000 – $120,000

Additional Information

Why work at Curinos?

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from

• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask!

• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!

• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development

• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products

• Regular social events and networking opportunities

• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program

• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services

Applying:

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t meet all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Curinos

Yoh has an exciting, opportunity for a Assistant Director, Scientific Afffairs to join our rapidly growing client based in Irvine, CA. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have a Ph.D in biological sciences, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Clinical Laboratory work across various methods, with a preference for market development or involvement in professional laboratory organizations.

You will support our Quality Systems business by using your clinical laboratory expertise to engage with organizations, laboratorians, and thought leaders on quality initiatives, with a focus on improving patient healthcare through lab testing. Your role includes decision-making, relationship building, technical review, and creating educational content to promote better practices globally.

See below for complete job responsibilities and requirements. If after reviewing, you are interested in learning more about this, or other opportunities within the Biotech Industry, please apply with your updated resume ASAP.

Title: Associate Director, Scientific Affairs

Compensation: $166,000 to $224,000/per year

Location: Irvine, CA

Type: Direct Hire

Shift: Mon- Fri 8-5

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Responsibilities:

• Lead Scientific & Professional Affairs for the Quality Systems business, serving global medical laboratories with quality control, proficiency testing, and data management solutions.
• Promote laboratory test quality through research, publications, congress symposia, and education.
• Foster collaborative ties with key opinion leaders to advance lab practices enhancing test quality, maintaining objectivity.
• Contribute to clinical lab standards development to showcase thought leadership and commitment to quality.
• Engage in agency/organization working groups (e.g., ISO, CLSI, WHO) and advocate our positions in meetings.
• Collaborate with government and other bodies to influence healthcare and testing approaches.
• Monitor lab regulations, industry trends, and tech advancements to advise and plan business responses.
• Educate staff on new clinical practice standards affecting our quality assurance products.
• Partner with professional societies to advance shared initiatives.
• Provide scientific, technical, and clinical expertise to support existing and new product activities.
• Lead regional scientific advisory boards as needed.
• Liaise with global marketing and regional commercial teams to develop scientific marketing tools and education programs.
• Deliver technical presentations at industry events on behalf of the company.
• Keep the business unit informed on developments in testing guidelines, including QC and EQA.

Requirements:

• PhD is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Clinical Laboratory work across various methods, with a preference for market development or involvement in professional laboratory organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A deep comprehension of Quality Control principles and practical challenges encountered by laboratories.
• A demonstrated history of establishing and sustaining collaborative relationships with influential thought leaders.
• Proficiency in analyzing and conveying scientific and clinical information effectively.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation abilities in both internal and external settings.
• Proven interpersonal skills, particularly in interactions with colleagues and external clients.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal capabilities, comfortable presenting to both conference audiences and executives.
• An independent and creative problem solver.

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Title: Project Manager

Location: McLean, VA

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Work Requirements: US Citizen GC Holders

This is your chance to be part of a Marketing team that attracts customers to Hilton through strong storytelling, top-rated rewards, and unique customer experiences and partnerships. As a contracted Project Manager on the Digital Marketing Team, you will help coordinate several brand website refreshes including managing stakeholders, creating timelines, and leading during feedback and reviews.

What will I be doing?

You will be shepherding the delivery of several brand website refreshes focused primarily on content updates. You will be key in delivering on our brand ambitions and ensuring scope is aligned and prioritized with partner teams. You will also be responsible for refining timelines, creating templates for content entry, coordinating meetings with stakeholders, and ensuring that the refreshes are delivered on time and with high-quality, engaging content.

More specifically, you will:

• Build detailed project plans which incorporate contingency planning and project risk analysis.
• Create content workbooks and ensure that all necessary copy is inputted accurately and on time.
• Act as a high-level, coordinating manager to ensure decision-makers have appropriate information, decisions are made in the necessary timeframes, and project ownership is assigned to and prioritized by partner teams.
• Lead workshops and meetings, helping the working team and stakeholders to understand the scope and ensuring appropriate information flow across teams and functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact during QA and feedback phases, ensuring the timely submission of feedback and dissemination to the working team.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the execution of assigned refreshes and effectively lead projects across geographic lines.

What are we looking for?

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Ability to positively influence a group toward a common direction and vision.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Dedicated self-starter with working knowledge across marketing functions, specifically web content.
• Ability to work independently and ask clarifying questions when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to identify appropriate opportunities to share project updates with all constituent groups.
• Ability to facilitate working sessions with key partners.
• Can synthesize data and turn those data points into strategic and tactical insights.
• Thrives in a dynamic, matrix environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Dedication and integrity.

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Seven (7)+ years’ experience in program management and delivering cross-functional marketing projects
• A track record for driving execution and delivering results in diverse organizational environments
• Travel up to 10% of the time

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Education: BA/BS Bachelor’s Degree
• PMP certification
• Experience working across regions: Americas, EMEA and APAC
• Professional experience capturing and writing business requirements, test plans and communication artifacts
• Experience building plans that are demonstrable in understanding critical path and task dependencies

Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:

As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

INSPYR Solutions

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-CT) Governing Board
Digital Evidence Study Project, Technical Project Manager
CJIS-CT Department
October 4, 2023
Special Note: Once selected you will need to visit a local or State police department in Connecticut for fingerprinting. This starts the background check process which can take up to 4-8 weeks. Candidates who can not support this process time should not apply for the position.
(x) New Task ( ) Renewal ( ) Fixed Price (x) On Site Support (x ) Remote Support
1. REQUIRED AGENCY
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
> > Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-CT) Governing Board (CJIS-CT GB)
55 Farmington Avenue; 11th Floor, Hartford, CT 06105
2. PROJECT/SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS) provides an integrated solution for the sharing of criminal justice information (CJI) within the Connecticut criminal justice agencies, in full compliance with the current versions of both the state and federal CJIS-CT Security Policies. Technology management is a critical element for this program; a Digital Evidence Study Project, Technical Project Manager is necessary to execute these objectives.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital Evidence Study Technical Project Manager with strong project management skills to join our team. In this role, you will work with a talented team to provide great leadership for the research, analysis, vendor management, and ultimately produce a written proposal with recommended future state, budget, schedule, etc. for the management of the future of digital evidence within the law enforcement community of the State of Connecticut. As a Digital Evidence Study Technical Project Manager, you and the team will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the successful execution of the study while effectively managing resources, timelines, and deliverables.
This position will take the role under minimal supervision to coordinate, monitor, and report on all activities as well as coordinate special projects as needed while working collaboratively with other staff, public safety entities, and vendors. High level attention to detail, consistent reliability and response during normal work hours is required.
Mandatory
Justice and Safety experience at a federal, state or local government agency level managing information technology projects. Military experience is also acceptable including intelligence and cyber backgrounds.
Experience project-managing complex enterprise IT integration projects featuring networking infrastructure, databases and cloud computing including managing 3rd party vendors
Local to Connecticut as travel to various Connecticut state agencies and criminal justice partners including municipal police departments will be expected to support the project.
Reporting position: The Digital Evidence Study Technical Project Manager reports to the CJIS-CT Program Manager with but may also take project direction from the CJIS-CT Executive Director and CJIS-CT Infrastructure/Architecture Manager and work collaboratively with CJIS-CT project managers, operations managers, finance manager, and developers for hardware/software solutions, and peers at other agencies.
Specific Services Required
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders from police departments, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Correction, the Judicial Branch, and the state police to understand their current state of body and vehicle cams used, vendors, storage, etc. and work with CJIS-CT analysts to document the details.
Collaborate with stakeholders from police departments, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Correction, the Judicial Branch, and the state police to understand the optimum future state of body and vehicle cams to be used, stored and retrieved quickly. Identify best of breed vendors and systems, optimum secure storage and seamless integration of digital evidence, etc. and work with CJIS-CT analysts to document the details in a formal proposal.
Work with CJIS-CT Infrastructure/Architecture Manager and design the technical framework for the digital evidence study project, ensuring the secure storage, integration, and operation of digital evidence within the law enforcement community of the State of Connecticut with proposed budget.
Develop and communicate project management guidelines, best practices, and standards to the project team to ensure a cohesive and well managed project.
Employ project management skills to effectively plan, organize, and execute the digital evidence study project, including resource allocation, task management, and timeline adherence.
Work closely with product design and engineering teams to align technical requirements with the needs of the law enforcement community and ensure effective software solutions for the storage and operation of digital evidence.
Provide technical guidance and support to the project team, leveraging your expertise in digital forensics, software engineering, and relevant technologies.
Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards for the secure handling of digital evidence within the law enforcement community.
Collaborate with stakeholders and senior management to address technical challenges, risks, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in digital forensics and software engineering, incorporating them into the architectural design and development of innovative and impactful software solutions.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing project management best practices, identifying areas for optimization, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
Represents CJIS-CT with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Required Skills/Experience
Qualifications
Must have domain knowledge in criminal justice space. Examples include federal or state agencies and entities such as prosecutors, courts, law enforcement, corrections. Also municipal police departments.
Have a valid and up to date Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in project management with content featuring digital forensics, software engineering, architectural design, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
Proven experience in project management principles, patterns, and best practices.
Deep understanding and experience in digital forensics, including the research, analysis, and management of criminal justice digital evidence.
Experience with managing projects that utilize technologies such as IBM Content Manager (formerly FileNet), Microsoft SharePoint, integration services (e.g., SoftwareAG webMethods, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Kafka), and APIs, and their integration into scalable software solutions.
Demonstrated proficiency in working with relational databases, including expertise in utilizing SQL for effective data management and integrity in software systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across teams and disciplines to achieve project objectives.
Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and monitoring project activities, as well as managing resources, timelines, and deliverables.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive technical solutions across multiple projects.
Knowledge of internet web services and the latest technologies in the software engineering field.
Familiarity with digital evidence management in the law enforcement community, including secure sharing of data between different agencies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
If you are a highly skilled Technical Project Manager with experience in digital forensics, software engineering, and project management, and you are passionate about driving engineering excellence while managing complex projects, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the development of innovative and impactful software solutions in the critical area of digital evidence management for the safety and benefit of the citizens of Connecticut.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Deliverables: As instructed
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
State Resources and Oversight: Work station and supervision by CJIS-CT Executive Director
Security/Privacy Considerations: Pass Background Investigation, sign confidentiality statement
General/Miscellaneous: All work product property of the CJIS-CT Governing Board. Some travel will be required to visit police departments state-wide. Travel expense paid by vendor not CJIS-CT.
Point of Contact:
Executive Director
CJIS-CT Governing Board
55 Farmington Avenue; 11th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
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E Commerce BU Manager

As Ecommerce BU Manager (VP Retail Ecommerce), you will develop and carry out the strategic online strategy & plans for our business transactions completed through the web. You will need to stay current with the online environment and adopt strategies to best serve the interest of Ripple Junction through both Amazon MBA/FBA, other 3P marketplaces and RJ.com DTC channels. In general, duties will include product strategy, price optimization strategy, website design, market research, direct to consumer market development, B2B program development, budgeting, interviewing, training and development of the team members. This is a player/coach role.

More specifically, you will determine how best to serve up our product offerings across our Amazon, other 3P Channels, and our DTC marketplaces to optimize margin and increase sales growth profitability. You will analyze data and work with our Product Managers to develop offerings that compliment, not compete with other Ecommerce channels and you will understand how best to market and sell across these various channels. You will develop demand generation programs and market to them based on past purchase history and further develop our social strategy to drive growth and brand. For our larger retail customers, you will seek to develop programs that enable integration with our Make-On-Demand partners, and will be responsible for growing this revenue as a percentage of our Ecommerce sales

VP Retail Ecommerce Manager Duties and Responsibilities

The VP Retail Ecommerce will have full P&L responsibility and will be primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the ecommerce strategy and building out the right infrastructure to support growth in a scaled and cost effective manner. You will handle decision-making for the business unit which includes, website, work with our Product mgrs. and Marketing team to drive social media accounts, online advertising, and program development for direct to consumer and direct to business strategies and demand generation. You will also be responsible for research and development of new online marketing strategies, and for hiring and training the business unit to support these sales.

Website Design

The VP Retail Ecommerce will be responsible for determining the format and features of the website in order to maximize clarity and ease of navigation for customers. You will work hands on and with the Web designers to develop and alter the website as needed.

Research and Development

The VP Retail Ecommerce will keep abreast of new developments in the e-marketing world. They will also research the company’s core demographics and how to best reach them, in order to maximize search engine traffic and the effect of the company’s targeted ad buys.

Supervision, Hiring and Training

The VP Ecommerce Retail will oversee the entire e-commerce business unit and divide up employees on tasks. They will also be responsible for interviewing, bringing their preferred candidates to upper management, and providing necessary training. This role reports directly to the President.

Financial Planning and Budgeting

VP Ecommerce Retail will help in the formulation of the sales budgets across their channels and have a set budget to manage. The job of an ecommerce leader is to plan for e-marketing expenditures well in advance and develop a financial plan that will maximize their resources, and identify inventory needs and replenishment from planning teams.

Project Development and Presentation

The VP Ecommerce Retail work closely with the Product Managers to align on NPIs and key product goals and objectives and will report and present their plans for any new advances or initiatives to improve the company’s online presence and e-sales to the President.

General Responsibilities

o Collaboratively identify and drive the overall e-commerce and digital strategy, partnering with relevant teams across the organization to enhance the online customer experience, maximize usability, performance, ROI, and can implement the associated systems

o Build the guiding vision and lead the e-commerce business with customer insights, clear strategies, and articulated tactics

o Must have the ability to implement both digital content management and e-commerce systems

o Leverage experience and knowledge of industry best practices and supporting technologies to develop an exceptional digital, mobile, and e-commerce experience for our customers

o Use strong working knowledge of business analytics and data systems to find actionable solutions to customer and business issues

o Drive the prioritization of product enhancements

o Develop and manage a testing program to improve the customer experience

o Lead the day-to-day e-commerce technology team to deliver on those strategies, customer experience tactics, and achievement of operating metrics and key performance indicators

o Responsible for ecommerce functionality including navigation, facets and attributes, conversion optimization, promotions, and merchandising features

o Cultivate a strong sense of urgency and importance around the customer experience within the team

o Build cross-functional relationships with Sales, Product Mgmt, IT, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver the e-commerce channel plan and to improve engagement and conversion

o Support category plans and tactic execution as it relates to e-commerce

o Work with the pricing and promotional teams to ensure competitiveness and application of the appropriate level of promotions to drive revenue and margin

Skills Required:

Communication: A large part of an Ecommerce Leader’s job is effective communication. They must be able to clearly describe job duties to those they supervise and lay out full plans to the management. Expert written and verbal communication is key to getting ideas across.

o Technical Understanding: A strong grasp of modern technology and social media is essential to the job of the Ecommerce Leader. An expert understanding of spreadsheets, databases, financial analysis, website design, search engine optimization, and e-marketing strategy will be key to fulfilling the many functions of the job. A understanding of data and database structure and how that is transformed into meaningful real-time and post analytics is critical along with having a good grasp of the needs associated with real-time machine learning systems, predictive analytics, and data science that can drive data decisions to support those areas.

o Flexibility: The job of an Ecommerce Leader is unpredictable. Candidates must be willing to work long, irregular hours when needed. The market changes quickly, and new developments may require a quick overhaul of the company’s strategy. Thus, the idea candidate will be able to change strategies and rethink conventional wisdom at any time.

Professionalism: The Ecommerce Leader will be required to oversee a team, meet with clients and designers, and present to superiors. As such, a professional approach and speaking ability will be essential for success.

THINGS YOU’LL NEED:

o Minimum 8 years of Web/Digital/E-Commerce experience preferred.

o Experience within a retail consumer goods company, B-to-B, B-to-C or manufacturing organization is required.

o A detailed knowledge of digital strategy and planning in a consumer goods or retail environment across both the 3P and B2C marketplaces.

o Experience with mid-tier or larger e-commerce, content management, and analytics software platforms and systems

o Understanding of database systems, data, and data schemas that drive e-commerce and analytics

o The ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating closely across cross-functional teams

o Prior experience in the design and implementation of business process improvement is strongly preferred

o The ability to drive and support change management

o Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation, and a self-directed mindset is required.

o Advanced verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively formulate, present and advance business proposals to a wide variety of audiences, including executive leadership

o An advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, SQL, and various programming languages

About Ripple Junction

Creating since 1992, Ripple Junction began as two guys with a van full of shirts at a Grateful Dead show. Today, we’re a leading designer and developer of licensed merchandise for globally recognized brands. For over 20 years we have been driven by passion and purpose. Ripple Junction is one of the most successful purveyors of licensed apparel and merchandise in the United States. We create a wide range of top-quality products that appeal to the fans of our extensive roster of licensed properties, while generating strong sales for our numerous retail partners.

We believe in quality, creative products and a commitment to celebrating film, television, rock & roll, anime, science fiction, video games, and everything pop culture. Ripple Junction’s team of imaginative pop culture fanatics create the planet’s most awesome t-shirts and officially licensed products. We are armed with a passion for all things, movies, television, anime, music, video games, and pop culture. And we’re fans first. “Make rad” was the idea that Ripple Junction was born out of and now it’s our life’s work.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

Location

Cincinnati, OH (West Chester Ohio)

In office

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Dog Friendly Workplace
• Monthly Wellness events
• Monthly Culture & Team Events
• All Employee Lunch Monthly
• All Employee Breakfast Monthly
• Discounted Merchandise
• Free Birthday T-Shirt
• Picnic Area
• PTO starting with accrued three weeks within your 1st year
• Paid Holidays

Ripple Junction Design Co.