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.
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.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in Glendale Heights, Illinois. This person will oversee all warehouse operations and lead a team in a fast-paced production environment. This position is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and operational excellence while developing a strong, accountable team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee all receiving, storage, inventory, picking, shipping, and distribution activities.</li><li>Ensure materials are available to support production while maintaining efficient warehouse operations.</li><li>Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.</li><li>Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and workflow.</li><li>Recruit, train, coach, and develop warehouse personnel.</li><li>Manage scheduling, performance expectations, and daily work assignments.</li><li>Foster a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.</li><li>Provide ongoing coaching and support to build a high-performing team.</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.</li><li>Lead cycle count programs and investigate inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.</li><li>Establish controls and best practices that minimize inventory variances.</li><li>Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing use of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).</li><li>Evaluate warehouse processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.</li><li>Track warehouse metrics and utilize data to support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.</li><li>Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.</li><li>Reinforce safe operating procedures for warehouse equipment and material handling.</li><li>Partner with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, and other departments to support business objectives.</li><li>Coordinate material flow to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are met.</li></ul><p><br></p>