We are looking for a dedicated Associate, Global Product Management to oversee operational tools and automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts within the organization. This high-impact role requires strategic thinking, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to deliver products that improve operational workflows and data quality. This is a long-term contract position based in Chicago, Illinois.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage a comprehensive roadmap for operational tools, workflows, and automation solutions that mitigate risks and streamline processes.<br>• Design platform strategies, including interaction patterns, automation frameworks, and system integration decisions to optimize operational efficiency.<br>• Identify opportunities to replace fragmented tools or manual processes with automated solutions, prioritizing investments based on operational impact.<br>• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure adoption rates, cost savings, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder satisfaction.<br>• Maintain data quality as a core product discipline, utilizing dashboards and scoring frameworks to ensure reliable and trustworthy data.<br>• Lead the execution of site onboarding processes through the Minimum Viable Infrastructure framework, aligning cross-functional inputs to establish priorities.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to gather requirements, validate concepts, and translate needs into actionable product specifications.<br>• Advocate for the operational perspective in product decisions, ensuring risks such as tool fragmentation are identified and mitigated early.<br>• Manage the product backlog, refining user stories with clear acceptance criteria and maintaining a pipeline of prioritized deliverables.<br>• Partner closely with the Product Manager to ensure timely delivery of solutions that align with organizational goals.
We are looking for an IT Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy for technology products and services in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity is ideal for a procurement specialist who can connect business priorities with smart purchasing decisions, strengthen vendor partnerships, and improve value across IT spend. The role will support hardware, software, cloud, telecommunications, and other technology categories while ensuring procurement practices align with organizational standards and service expectations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead sourcing and category planning for IT-related purchases, including hardware, software, cloud solutions, telecommunications, and other technology services.<br>• Build strong partnerships with IT leaders and procurement stakeholders to shape category strategies that support business objectives.<br>• Evaluate supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and drive improvements in service quality, cost control, and overall value.<br>• Research global, regional, and local market conditions to identify trends, pricing opportunities, and potential sourcing advantages.<br>• Establish category performance targets and track results against business goals, making recommendations for continuous improvement.<br>• Provide guidance as a procurement subject matter expert, helping teams navigate complex technology purchasing decisions.<br>• Encourage a results-driven, collaborative environment that supports innovation, accountability, and high standards of performance.<br>• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including code of conduct expectations.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support complex identity and access management initiatives in Evanston, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position requires a strong leader who can coordinate technical teams, keep delivery on track, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a structured project approach, strong knowledge of Agile practices, and the ability to guide Active Directory, organizational identity, and Entra ID engineering efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct project planning and execution for identity-focused initiatives, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.<br>• Lead coordination across Active Directory, organizational identity, and Entra ID engineering teams to drive progress and resolve delivery challenges.<br>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, monitor sprint outcomes, and promote effective collaboration among technical and business participants.<br>• Use Jira to track milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies while maintaining accurate project visibility for stakeholders.<br>• Manage stakeholder communication by providing status updates, escalating issues when needed, and supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Oversee project documentation, governance materials, and reporting to ensure consistency and accountability throughout the engagement.<br>• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans proactively to support successful delivery.<br>• Support technical initiatives involving identity-related changes or transition activities as part of overall project execution.