The Director of OITP shall assist the Assistant Commissioner in leading and managing the operations in OITP as well as develop technical analyses and well-documented tactical implementation approaches and initiatives that will ensure the accomplishment of the USPTO's priorities, goals and objectives. The incumbent will also:

• Oversee the provision of information technology resources, infrastructure, and capabilities for the examining corps, patent support organizations, and external stakeholders; examples of resources, infrastructure, and capabilities include cloud migrations, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic filing and management of patent applications, and publications of Patent documents.
• Support the development, delivery, and administration of automation training including step-by-step transition guides to ensure successful adoption and implementation of new methodologies.
• Provide support of automation products and services to the Patents business unit.
• Promote and carry out initiatives and practices in support of the strategic plan and goals of the USPTO.
• Aide in the development of policies and procedures that affect immediate organizations in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining IT solutions.
• Develop and implement best practices and processes with respect to Intellectual Property.
• Identify recurring challenges, analyzing trends and establishing measures addressing these challenges, trends and needs consistent with the policies of the Office. Provide a reporting and evaluation system to determine the operating effectiveness, including staffing analysis.
• Participate in the formulation and ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality standards for training new examiners to use appropriate information technology resources.
• Create avenues for user involvement to determine needs and to transform these needs into requirements, and to gain agreement on their priority.
• Provide oversight for transmission of requirements to the Office of the Chief Information Officer and actively assist in the project management, development, and deployment of the resulting tools.
• Ensure support and coordination for automation-related projects resulting from international projects and agreements.

• The Office of Patent Automation (OPA)
• The Office of Patent Information Resources (OPIR)
• The Office of Scientific and Technical Information Resources (STIC)
• The Office of Governance and Program Support (GPS)

• You will be accountable for technical program planning and execution at NSWCCD.
• You will provide technical support to the Maritime Administration and the maritime industry. These efforts are carried out, in many cases, in test facilities unique within the Department of Defense (DoD).
• You will be responsible for the long-term stewardship of Division technical capabilities, including facilities and people, and the support infrastructure for Technical Authority Warrant Holders.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that NSWCCD understands and adheres to all federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• You will be responsible for the assessment of future DON and DoD needs and the potential of the technology and the political environment affecting national defense efforts.
• You will stewardship decisions integrate factors such as current and future Navy needs, emerging technologies and their prognosis, national and international political trends, university and industrial capabilities, technical risk, and affordability.
• You will develop and execute long term business plans and investment plans describing the current and future investments required by the division to meet current and future customer requirements.
• You will oversee the programs and infrastructure of NSWCCD.
• You will collaborate with other division DTDs and customers to optimize national work alignment.

In this position, you will serve as the Deputy Associate Director of Program Development and Chief Product Officer. Additionally, this position:

• Leads the Agency's entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Develops and articulates a clear and compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with the Agency's overall goals and market opportunities.
• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
• Responsible for strategic marketing, product pricing, product promotion, customer experience, and business development.
• Leads a team of experts consisting of marketing, business development, communications, and customer experience specialists.
• Supports the Associate Director's efforts to identify, attract, recruit, and develop a multi-disciplinary Office of Program Development team that focuses on and delivers millions in annual revenue needed to fund NTIS's operations and services.
• Serve as the Associate Director when the position is unavailable, or when the position becomes vacant.

• You will support and advise DON senior leaders on technology integration and modernization to support adoption into the DON information ecosystem.
• You will serve as a technical expert advising key leaders and staff on modernizing DON’s information environment, promoting digital enterprise services, governing enterprise architecture and evaluating the implementation of technical solutions.
• You will develop new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods related to technology adoption.
• You will provide policy and planning guidance to senior leaders, staff, and stake holders; align internal business practices with government or department wide regulations and policies.
• You will conduct evaluations of Information Management (IM) and Information Technology (IT) plans, projects, and programs to ensure alignment with DON and DoD business and mission needs; establish IM and IT metrics.

In this position, you will serve as the Deputy Associate Director for the Office of Program Management. Additionally, this position:

• Lead a team of experts consisting of project managers, product managers, analysts, and support staff.
• Responsible for the management and execution of multiple projects and programs.
• Supports the Associate Director's efforts to identify, attract, recruit, and develop a multi-disciplinary Office of Program Management team that focuses on project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Coaches, mentors, trains, and develops a highly technical staff to consistently deliver superior project management service.
• Serves as a Project Manager, with overall responsibility for managing technical, specialized projects, i.e., IT and data for short- and long-range planning, scoping, development, and direction of important inter-agency and inter-governmental large multi-year projects.
• Obtain and maintain Level 3 Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) program certification with IT Core-Plus Specialization.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that established milestones are accomplished on time, within prescribed funding parameters, and in accordance with client business objectives.
• Plans, directs, and provides management strategy regarding the planning and implementation of assigned projects.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of complex projects in meeting goals and objectives and develops modifications, revisions, and implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of a project.
• Serve as the Acting Associate Director when the AD is unavailable, or when the position becomes vacant.

In this position, you will exercise broad leadership oversight of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), with responsibility for the Agency's Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Network Management activities. Additionally, this position:

• Serves as the Agency's Chief Information Officer (CIO), which shares parity with other NTIS Office Heads, i.e., Associate Director.
• Provides centralized oversight and management of the Agency's information resource management activities and executes duties, including those delegated by the Department of Commerce (DOC), that are included in various laws, including the Clinger Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act, E-Government Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, and Federal Records Act.
• Develops and maintains information security reports, dashboards, and metrics that speak to the Agency's risk and threat environment.
• Oversees a comprehensive network management program, including oversight of all planning, installation, and management of the Agency's networks and systems.
• Develops and implements strategies, procedures, and processes that enable the Agency's network to operate 24x7x365. Ensures there are protocols in place to monitor, report, and respond to incidents within the speed of need.
• Advises the NTIS Director and Deputy Director on various IT and technology matters.
• Determines, in partnership with NTIS Offices and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the financial and personnel resources needed to achieve the Agency's mission objectives and support mission operations.
• Represents NTIS to intra-Department of Commerce (DOC) external stakeholders, including leading efforts to promote NTIS best practices through outreach to other agencies; reporting IT as required under applicable laws, regulations, and policies; and representing NTIS interests at the relevant CIO Councils, including DOC, and other interagency IT organizations throughout the Federal Government.

In this position, you will:

• Supervise, manage, and lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team consisting of marketing, business development, communications, and customer experience specialists.
• Coach, mentor, train, and develop a highly technical staff to consistently deliver superior customer service and communications.
• Conceive, design, and implement an Agency-level lead generation and customer acquisition strategy that generates sufficient annual revenue to fund the Agency's operations and activities.
• Partner and collaborate with relevant NTIS Offices, all aspects of the Agency's annual marketing and sales activities, including brand management, product promotion, advertising, digital marketing, social media, and customer relationship management.
• Plan and execute a multi-year strategy that increases awareness among the Public and Federal Agencies, of the Agency's value proposition, authorities, products, services, and capabilities.
• Conceive, design, and implement an Agency-level lead generation and customer acquisition strategy that generates sufficient annual revenue to fund the NTIS's operations and activities.
• Develop and implement a business development or "pitch" strategy that presents to prospective customers, NTIS unique authorities, products, services, and capabilities.
• Provide recommendations to the NTIS's annual planning and budgeting process, to equip the Agency with the best-in-class marketing, business development, and customer relationship management technologies.

About Us:
Silver Bullion Pte Ltd provides segregated ownership of physical gold, silver, platinum, nickel, and other metals while minimizing storage, counterparty and jurisdictional risks in a manner that traditional financial institutions cannot. As we expand our platform and services, we seek a visionary CTO to lead our technical innovation and growth.

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with deep expertise in blockchain technology, and a strong background in project and product management. The CTO will drive the technological direction of our company, oversee the development of innovative blockchain-based solutions, and manage the full lifecycle of our tech products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the overall technology strategy aligned with the company’s mission and business goals.
• Blockchain Leadership: Lead blockchain initiatives, including the development of smart contracts using Solidity, and ensure the integration of blockchain technology into our gold and silver trading platform.
• Product Development: Oversee the development, deployment, and management of tech products, ensuring they meet high standards of security, scalability and performance.
• Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing tech team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to developers, engineers, and product managers.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of tech projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership, including the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders to ensure tech solutions meet business needs.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure that all products adhere to industry best practices for security, particularly in blockchain and financial technologies, and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of the latest technology trends, especially in blockchain, DeFi, and the intersection of physical and digital asset management, proposing innovations that can drive the business forward.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role in a technology-driven organization.
• In-depth knowledge of blockchain technologies, particularly Solidity and smart contract development.
• Hands-on experience in developing, deploying, and scaling blockchain solutions, preferably in the financial or asset management sector.
• Strong background in project and product management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex tech projects.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams, including software development, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols, digital wallets, and tokenization of physical assets.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in the gold, silver, or precious metals industry is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DeFi applications or in the tokenization of physical assets.
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and security best practices in blockchain.
• Experience with financial compliance and working within highly regulated industries.

The Analytic Transformation & Governance team is the central pillar for propelling a rapid transformation within the recently formed Commercial Analytics & AI (CAAI) organization at Pfizer. This organization is made up of various functional areas including Insight Strategy & Execution, Market Research Insights, Data Science and AI, and Analytic Engineering. Our core objective is to facilitate and guide this organization through its transformative journey by delivering crucial initiatives, tools, and capabilities. As a key player in Pfizer's commercial transformation, our team takes the lead in defining and driving critical analytic priorities and governance necessary to achieve our goals.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Technical Data Product Manager (TDPM) for Analytics Capabilities plays a critical role in driving the development, prioritization and growth of analytics capabilities within the Commercial Analytics and AI organization. They are responsible for interfacing with the business to gather data feature requirements, translating business and feature requirements into technical requirements for the Analytics Engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of valuable insights and actionable recommendations through scalable data products and solutions. The TDPM will collaborate with the CAE engineering leadership team on strategy and planning for feature delivery, data architecture solutions, and roll-out and communication of analytics data capabilities that scale horizontally across reporting capabilities and data domains.

This is an individual contributor role.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Plan:

• Collaborate with CAE engineering leadership to define and communicate a clear vision for the analytics data capabilities roadmap, aligning with business goals to drive the adoption and utilization of data products.
• Identify and understand the specific audience or stakeholders who will benefit from the capabilities through contextual inquiry, interviews, journey mapping exercises, and other research techniques.
• Conduct assessments, gather requirements, and define necessary features and functionality horizontally across common data sets as relevant to commercialization/marketing of pharmaceutical products.
• Collaborate with CAE engineering leadership to create feature roadmaps that outline the strategic direction, priorities, and timeline for development of data products.
• Identify new data sources that accelerate business stakeholder decision making capabilities
• Work across stakeholders to align on priorities considering factors such as benefit, effort, cost and time to value.

Development Life Cycle:

• Define and track progress on key milestones and deliverables throughout the development life cycle.
• Act as a guide and advocate, ensuring alignment with the data product vision.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements and stories for Analytics Engineering
• Work with Data governance and CAE data architecture to align business requirements with data standards.
• Work directly with content engineering leads to hand off technical requirements and ensure clear transition to development teams.

Communication:

• Establish a cadence of updates and feedback sessions with key stakeholders.
• Develop a rollout schedule and deliver training sessions for effective utilization of data capabilities to business stake holders, data scientists, and data engineers alike.
• Establish support mechanisms and channels to address user queries and maximize value.
• Act as subject matter expert in various pharmaceutical commercialization data domains.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ Years experience in data product management or algorithm design/development, with at least 10 years of experience in SQL and relational databases.
• BA or Masters in Computer Science or Engineering, Data Science or equivalent work relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Technical Product Management and agile software delivery practice.
• Deep understanding of data processing for data science and analytics purposes, data management and design/architecture, and data product scalability techniques.
• At least 10 years of experience in writing/designing business and technical specifications for analytic data product purposes.
• Strong ability to bridge the gap between technical and business needs.
• Proven track record in developing, executing, and delivering data product strategies and roadmaps within an agile development framework.
• Knowledge of Sales and Marketing organizations and their analytics needs.
• At least 5 years of experience with healthcare data and exposure to healthcare data architecture is required.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills and ability to connect with both technical and business audiences.
• Ability to make product-related decisions and define metrics and KPIs based on business use cases.
• Experience with Atlassian products including Confluence and JIRA.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to foster a culture of collaboration.
• Proven accountability in reporting progress, challenges, and opportunities to stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience with Marketing and Sales Data within the BioPharma industry
• Strong understanding of data management principles, data processing, and data analytics.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
• Knowledge of data integration, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data governance.
• Understanding of cloud and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Technical Product Manager certification, AWS Solutions Architect certification, Lean certification, Scrum Master certification or similar raise the bar for a candidate.
• Working background in data science, data engineering, statistics, or similar.

 
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

None

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Limited business travel as needed

Relocation support provided.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an HR Technology Director located in Midland, Michigan or Houston, Texas!

About You and This Role

In this role, you will define and deliver the HR digital strategy, supporting a model that drives Dow's Employee Experience. You will identify, prioritize, and recommend strategic investments in technology improvements aligned to corporate IT strategy. You will define technology performance metrics and key performance indicators based on leading practices and the desired employee experience and be accountable for the performance and results of the HR IT discipline, guided by the overall HR and IT strategies.  You will manage relationships to generate and initiate value-add capabilities and delivery with HR processes and technology to achieve desired results. You will drive automation and digitalization of HR processes with key stakeholders from HR and our internal clients, ensuring that HR can deliver efficiently and effectively to move our HR data and analytics strategy forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global HR technology team to uplift HR services using contemporary digital solutions
• Understand business needs, collect client feedback and support improvement in processes through the effective utilization of HR technology to drive business goals and best-in-class employee experience
• Provide input into the functional strategy, own and drive the short and long-term HR digital strategy with strong emphasis on direct access adoption, automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure HR technology delivery to enable best-in-class execution
• Define, manage, and own the HR technology support model including end user support and relevant HR Technology administration
• Manage relationships between HR and relevant internal and external partners, including the global CIO organization, Diamond Systems Solutions and key suppliers, to ensure alignment and improve the effectiveness of HR technology decision making
• Own and lead the investment strategy, plan and process for HR technology collaboration with business and functional partners as well as DSS Business Process Directors and overall DSS Leadership Team
• Accountable for business case development, effectively articulating projects in terms of their overall benefits, costs, strategic alignment and risk
• Collaborate with IT Systems Architects to ensure systems architecture supports and align with the business process and opportunities defined within the investment plan
• Work proactively with the business to understand the future HR process and technology needs and produce ways of capturing and analyzing this information to provide relevant input to business
• Set HR systems integration strategies to support M&A transactions

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HR or Information Technology fields
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Preferred Skills

• Experience in HR or leading an HR Tech organization.
• Experience with Service Now, Workday, Journeys or similar Tech
• Strong influential and people leadership skills; builds successful relationships and thrives in diverse networks and working teams
• Drives issues to resolution while keeping responsibility and accountability in the right place and maintains an atmosphere of collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo
• Comfortable leveraging the knowledge and experience of others and leading through influence vs. doing it themselves
• Owner mindset and enjoys using data to tell a story or make a case for change
• Proven ability to develop trust despite pressures and urgency
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders
• High tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to bring necessary clarity to others
• Strong problem resolution skills and work process orientation
• Employee experience focused and a passion for customer solutions
• Acts decisively while thinking strategically
• Ability to think and collaborate beyond silos and possesses an end to end mindset

Additional Notes

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position and may be provided based on eligibility
• Design Your Day, Dow’s flexible workplace strategy, is available for this role

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Why Patients Need You

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, testing, or compliance, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

The PGS Learning Technology & Solutions (LT&S) Lead is responsible for leading a team of individual contributors who provide global expertise to the PGS network focused on Learning Management System (LMS) and related technology. The LT&S Team Lead serves as the overall PGS business owner / representative for the Pfizer LMS, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and optimization of the global PGS LMS. The LT&S Lead represents PGS on the Enterprise Technology Steering Committee and sponsors the PGS global LMS forum (CoP) to drive excellence and compliance, including effective adoption of best practices.

The LT&S Team is an integral part of the PGS Personnel and Training Management Process Center of Excellence (COE) and partners with sites and functions to establish, manage and execute a digital learning roadmap for PGS. In addition, the LT&S team ensures global training programs/solutions are developed to support colleague readiness and that appropriate learning methods and technologies are used for delivery. To enable the Learning Vision, the LT&S team conducts external benchmarking, evaluates business trends, and works with Pfizer digital partners to determine innovative systems and tools that meeting PGS’ evolving needs.

How You Will Achieve It

Serve as the Business Owner for the PGS Learning Management System:

• Serve as the PGS business owner for the Pfizer LMS, partnering with the Enterprise Process Owner to assure the enterprise strategy effectively represents PGS needs.

• Partner with Digital, Quality, Compliance, and the sites to ensure an effective continuous improvement strategy of the LMS system and technologies.

• Actively support Regulatory and internal audits and can effectively represent the PGS LMS system.

• Represent PGS on system upgrades, assuring input to / review of user requirements, evaluation of new features / functions, execution of testing, and development of training materials.

• Sponsor the PGS PLA Community of Practice (CoP) that drives collaboration and adoption of best practices and solves system issues. Guides the team on proper escalation to CoE (center of Excellence) when support is warranted.

• Communicates with LPOs and system administrators about issues with and changes to the LMS.

• Review / approve Enterprise requests for PGS Security Roles.

• Serve as the PGS Change Network Lead for Growth & Development Learning Platform.

Build and maintain an LMS and technology strategy and roadmap that is fit for purpose:

• Partners with CoE and stakeholders to establish, manage and execute a digital learning roadmap for PGS. Puts forward business cases that support the roadmap and channels investments wisely.

• Define and implement network strategies, methods, and tools to promote effective and efficient learning solutions and technology.

• Sponsor or lead use cases/pilots for new methods and tools that improve delivery and effectiveness of training.

Provide leadership, coaching and support for the Learning Solutions and Technology team:

• Leads the group to ensure that appropriate eLearning is developed using good instructional design principles and fit for purpose tools that promote speed and efficiencies. Ensures appropriate training modalities.

• Provides guidance, support, development, prioritization and coaching to direct reports to ensure the team is delivering on objectives with high impact.

• Engages and promotes agile ways of working by looking for opportunities to cross-train within the team and more broadly in the network.

• Builds a high performing team that works synergistically with the larger QSOC team.

• Shares expertise of solutions and technology with Personnel and Training Management COE to increase knowledge of available technologies and influence direction.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, training and development, instructional design or related fields.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development and instructional design, using multiple technologies.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance needed.

• From 10 to 15 years of experience leading a high performing and engaged team that is aligned to business goals/KPIs and demonstrates value.

• Ability to identify risks and need for escalation.

• Can communicate and influence at senior director or VP level.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and through data analytics and trends, takes an informed position.

• Continuous improvement mindset and challenges status quo.

Nice-to-Have

• Master’s Degree preferred.

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
 

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand / sit for extended periods of time. 

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• Travel up to 10% of the time; flexibility to work off hours as needed to support all regions. 

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise.

Other job details

• Last day to apply: March 29, 2024.

• Relocation assistance: No.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Senior Director of Technology Operations, Client Services and GOCard Operations - Information Systems Technology - Georgetown University Law Center

Job Overview

The Georgetown University Law Center's Information Systems Technology (IST) department is seeking a highly motivated Senior Director of Technology Operations, Client Services and GOCard Operations to lead and support network, security, GOCard, telecommunications, enterprise operations – including Client Services and Helpdesk Operations at the Law Center campus.

The Senior Director serves as the technology expert with responsibility for leading technical initiatives in a fast-paced and service-oriented environment that focuses on continual improvement for the institution. As well, they oversee all technical aspects of Technical Operations and Client Services group of the Information Systems Technology department, and manage the Service Desk that provides technology and AV support to Georgetown University Law Center.

They work with University and Law Center network administrators, database administrators, security administrators, project managers, technical directors and application developers, Client Services and Helpdesk – as well as with faculty, staff, students, project stakeholders and vendors as it pertains to implementation, maintenance, administration and design of all Technical Aspects of the Law Center.

As well, they manage the service desk team and work with University and Law Center network administrators, database administrators, security administrators, project managers, technical directors and application developers - as well as faculty, staff, students, project stakeholders and vendors regarding the support and service management of the technical services provided at the Law Center.

Work Interactions

The Senior Director of Technology Operations, Client Services and GOCard Operations reports to the Assistant Dean of Technology and Chief Information Officer, and interacts with all staff, faculty, students of Georgetown Law, UIS, Vendors and Integrators.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. 

Emergency Employee: This is an emergency designated position given its key role in the support of our academic mission and the need to be available during after-hours.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preference for Master’s in Computer Science, MIS, or Masters in a computing field) or commensurate experience and at least 7 years of total professional work experience in the IT field, including at least 3 years of data and voice network experience sufficient to demonstrate competency and capability with IP telephony, VoIP, phones, network switches, routers, wireless access points, cabling infrastructure and standards to include copper, coax, and fiber, wireless technologies and 3 years of experience with cloud-based enterprise systems.
• 5 or more years working in IT Operations in medium size work environments with 500 or more employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrable by an ability to translate complex and technical concepts into readily understood language for end users, project managers, business analysts, management, and other stakeholders
• Experience working in a higher education environment and understanding of its structure and dynamic experience managing large projects (from both a technical and a functional aspect)
• Strong skills in consulting, communication, needs analysis, and data analysis
• Superior interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Exceptional initiative and judgment
• Strong marketing skills and customer-service orientation
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, alumni and external constituents
• Proficiency with basic data management systems and basic computer applications - e.g., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; and a willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
• Basic understanding of statistics and its use in operational environments
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on complex IT operational issues
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders to negotiate cost-appropriate service levels
• Consultative work style that supports successful initiatives across complex matrix groups/departments with competing priorities
• Proficient project management skills and experience
• Initiative to explore new ideas and the ability to motivate others to accept progress and change
• Ability to work independently and to provide technical guidance to staff
• Ability to develop innovative direction and solutions, particularly in ambiguous environments/ situations
• Ability to deal with conflict and to facilitate resolution
• Ability to manage multiple competing initiatives independently or with finite resources
• Ability to enforce rules and procedures in a consistent manner

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Established project management skills
• Knowledgeable in enterprise-wide applications, cloud systems, infrastructure, security, integration, system and data base administration
• An understanding of the interactions between applications, operating systems, system hardware, network services, and storage devices
• Strong ability to work in a team with excellent customer service attitude, as well as good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of security-related technologies to ensure the appropriate protection of enterprise data and systems.
• Familiarity with Single sign-on (SSO) through Shibboleth
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on complex IT operational issues
• Managerial knowledge of industry standard ticketing software system

Preferred qualifications

• ITIL v3Certification - v4
• PMI Certification
• CISCO CCNA Certification/s
• CISSP Certification

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us!

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day portfolio activities and establish working plan for each vendor within the portfolio
• Analyze and monitor performance, invoicing, and approved vendor roadmap.
• Plan & facilitate business reviews and checkpoint meetings
• Analyze key performance indicators to produce reports on portfolio and projects being worked on by vendors within said portfolio
• Bring up issues that threaten portfolio and project success
• Communicate with vendor partners about their performance
• Align with other portfolio managers to ensure that the company investments are being effectively monitored and that returns are being improved based upon the agreed objectives.
• Manage and minimize risk of assigned portfolio.
• Partner with procurement & data teams to maintain up-to-date and complete performance data for portfolio reviews.
• Attend industry conferences and participate on panels to facilitate information flow, individual growth and understand other F500 best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing portfolio strategy development, rationalizing the vendor landscape to understand when to downsize, add or replace vendors within the portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Administrator, Computer Science or similar subject area required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of IT vendor management, portfolio management and financial management experience
• Generalist mindset with strong analytical skills and ability to act in an entrepreneurial setting decisively, yet in a disciplined manner
• Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well across organizations
• Ability to understand the mapping of organizational vision and contribute ideas
• Ability to communicate complex business challenges in a simplified manner
• Must be an authority who can influence partners in written and oral communications
• Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods
• Highly collaborative work style which includes working optimally across all organizational levels
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and in overcoming ambiguity
• Leading by example, mentoring, and inspiring others all around you
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making
• Able to align and work with diverse global stakeholders
• Strong humility, listening, creativity, and negotiation skills
• Accept ownership
• Personal integrity and an ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Do meaningful work with us. Every day.

At Amplify Health, we’re looking for individuals with ambition, resilience and passion for healthcare, insurance, wellness  and digital technology. As a fast-growing business with the ambition of making people and communities across Asia healthier, we have exciting career opportunities available to help us achieve our vision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead all mobile application development, including the code base for the entire mobile application front-end
• Recruit other great, innovative front-end and full-stack engineers
• Work with proven, multi-exit successful Product Managers and UI/UX Designers to add to and create an awesome user experience
• Take an active role in product conception and design
• Architect and engineer clean solutions to UX flows and components for cross-platform app development with React Native or Flutter, for both Android and iOS platform
• Establish and nurture conceptual feedback channels with visual design and backend teams
• Maintain a high level of code quality
• Integrate the best practice of the mobile development (Android & iOS) into automation tools as part of the SDLC (Agile adapted) practice with DevOps & Automated Testing
• Provide technical leadership to senior technical leads and vendor leads to ensure best practices are adhered to for maximum reuse across the company
• Work closely with UX designers and co-create solutions that are easy to implement, scalable, yet engaging for our customers
• Create and manage a governance best practice to maintain the quality and security of code across all the local BUs
• Measure, collaborate and lift capability within AH, work closely with development teams to ensure the components/ screens produced are readily consumable in implementation
• Work closely with offsite teams to ensure that implementation of the components/screens will produce desired UI solutions
• Work closely with security and DevOps teams to ensure the delivery of secure and stable applications
• Work within the existing framework but always suggest improvements in how we work, and choice of platforms/technologies
• Stay informed and in tune with the latest methodologies, best practices, trends in the web/app development
• Must communicate regularly with the other project stakeholders, BU project members, technical leads and enterprise architecture team members, aligning the Application Architecture with the Business, Integration, Security and Infrastructure/architectures
• Work with the Vendors, BUs IT teams, technical leads and architects on assigned local initiatives and ensure Group standards are followed through engagement

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience leading agile development teams, also excellent record in recruiting like-minded full stack engineering talent
• Ever shipped multiple applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that has received positive consumer feedback & adoption
• Ability to lead agile development practices
• Ability to work in various team sizes that could scale to a team of ten plus developers across various disciplines
• Ability to provide leadership to development teams
• Prior work in a high-paced, high-energy Startup Culture
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years professional experience
• Given this leadership role, prefer local candidates.  However, AH is open to the ideal candidate in a remote location provided ability to work Pacific Time hours
• Minimum 5+ years React Native, 1+ year Flutter experience and shows proactivity in constantly upskilling and learning other similar cross-platform frameworks with capability to support current Android/iOS apps
• Must be organized, able to work with minimal supervision, flexible to switch between different projects, and manage your own time well
• Able to think strategically and develop scalable solutions
• Able to look at issues from customer and business perspectives in addition to technology perspective
• Experience collaborating with designers within a customer-centric design process and a passion for building amazing user-facing products
• Experience managing/partnering with other engineers, including offsite teams, in launching products at large scale

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Chief Technical Advisor, Process to help lead our Olefins group of the Technology Business Unit. As a Technical Advisor, you will be part of a process engineering team to provide plant technical lifecycle support from Basic engineering to plant operation.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide site services and technical solutions.

• Meet directly with the client.

• Handle interdisciplinary meetings and information transfer and provide licensee feedback to improve KBR Olefins technology.

• Conventional engineering and operation practice which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design and operation requirements, and difficult coordination requirements.

• Support proposal development.

• Provide supervision to less experienced engineers.

• lead process engineering team on basic engineering technology projects.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering.

• 15+ years of CURRENT experience in Petrochemical Process design, optimization and/or operation.

• High level of proficiency in using process design simulation software (i.e. Aspen, PROII, etc.) to develop new or revamp designs.

• Proficiency in conceptual development of process designs, basic economic evaluations, Process Flow Diagrams, equipment capacity evaluation and specification.

• Ability to develop new engineering ideas and concepts.

• Strong English verbal, writing and reading communication skills.

• Ability to clearly convey technical concepts and principles in both verbal and written communications to clients, peers and KBR management. 

• Must be willing and available to travel domestic and international including site base assignment, as needed.

Preferred Education & Skills:

• Design or operations background in Ethylene; experience in other Petrochemical processes.

• Experience in application of advanced process design techniques to develop and optimize process designs.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.