Management Salary in State of Rhode Island, USA

College Board - College Readiness Assessments / Digital Product Management100% Remote (anticipated travel of 1-2 times/month)About the TeamThe College Readiness Assessments (CRA) division, comprised of approximately 40 mission-driven individuals, annually delivers the SAT Suite of Assessments (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, and PSAT 8/9) to millions of students worldwide, with the aim of shaping their paths to college, career, and life after high school.Within CRA, the Digital Product Management team is responsible for all educator and student-facing products that power the delivery of the SAT Suite. This includes products that facilitate ordering, registration and reporting of the assessments, and bookend the digital assessment platforms known as Test Day Toolkit and Bluebook. We are a talented team of eight product managers and product owners with deep knowledge of the assessment space, students, educators, and the K12 market. Our product portfolio spans K12 schools, districts, states customers, and direct-to -consumer business models. A significant channel through which our assessments reach students is via multi-year contracts with states committed to providing SAT Suite opportunities to all their students. Many of these states also use the SAT Suite to meet federal accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Now that the SAT Suite is fully digital, our states, districts and schools engage with an ecosystem of digital products to prepare for, administer, and receive assessment results. These products serve tens of thousands of schools, hundreds of thousands of educators, and millions of students each year.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Product Manager, K12 State Data Management and Reporting, you are a customer-focused and organizationally aware leader with a keen eye for detail. You will utilize your inquisitive mindset and learning agility to gain a thorough understanding of our current state contracts and RFP commitments. You will build relationships directly with our senior state contract leads across the country. You will collaborate with the College Board state implementation teams, to ensure that access to college readiness assessments does not represent a barrier to accessing higher education and other post-high school opportunities. You will serve as product manager, implementation consultant, School and District Partnership team liaison, and partner to our state data management and state data exchange development teams, working closely with their engineering manager.Your responsibilities extend to internalizing the current list of product features that are externally committed or contractually required to meet the bespoke needs of our valuable state partners. By leveraging customer metrics and insights, you'll identify desired improvements and enhancements. Collaborating directly with architects and engineering managers, you'll craft a vision and prioritized feature roadmap that satisfies the greatest number of core user problems and needs. You will be a critical partner to CRA's program and product leadership, backed by unwavering senior leadership support to establish the digital SAT as the premier standardized assessment of choice for our current and prospective state partners.Your proactive approach involves seeking useful information to shape our products for the good of the user, while simultaneously building strong, productive relationships with teams and stakeholders. As you navigate complexity, your initiative and leadership come to the fore, allowing you to influence outcomes across the organization. Your ability to seek insights, lead teams, and drive value for our customers makes you an invaluable asset to our mission-driven work.In this role you will:Product Vision and Roadmap Development (35%)Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap for our state partners, adapting it as market needs and internal priorities evolveEnsure alignment of product roadmap to market/customer needs, organizational goals, and prioritiesGain understanding of customer needs and validate solutionsWork with stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce operational complexity and riskProactively define and communicate Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the products that drive action focused on outcomes (vs. outputs)Market Understanding and Insights (20%)Establish and maintain a deep understanding of the market including the competitive landscape, trends in the market, customer needs and market requirementsConsistently gather market data and user feedback to shape the product roadmap and enhance user experienceStay informed about market trends and key requirementsMonitor competitive offerings and alternative solutions in the marketFeature Delivery and Implementation (30%)Deliver the highest priority features on the roadmap that are aligned to product vision and organizational prioritiesManage enhancement requests from stakeholders (both internal and external)Effectively oversee the flow of initiatives and features, participating in planning activitiesCollaborate with product owners to define release plans and gain a shared understanding of work within developmentteams backlogsWork closely with service units to collect data on product usage to inform prioritization of featuresGive feedback to product owners during demonstrations of product designs and completed workCollaborate with product owners and College Board internal functions to develop and update external and internal training, support materials, manuals, marketing materials, and communications for new product featuresCommunicate product updates to internal and external stakeholdersCollaborate with internal functional areas to identify and implement changes to the product's implementation processes, program policies, and operational support modelNew Product Development Leadership (15%)Lead new product development efforts for a product offeringDevelop business case and rationale for new product investmentsLead cross-functional teams to deliver new product offering into the marketCollaborate with teams across the organization to develop a go-to-market strategy and launch planAbout YouYou have:10+ years relevant experience including experience managing a product from inception through design to implementation and launchExperience working in an educational technology (EdTech) product company, ideally with a focus on products serving large K12 school districtsAgile product development experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to complete complex tasks on short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with excellent prioritization skillsExperience distilling data to inform key decisionsExperience designing and communicating Objective and Key Results (OKRs)Experience mentoring junior colleaguesDemonstrated proficiency creating business cases and receiving buy-in from senior leadershipExperience presenting in high stakes internal and external settings, seeking to drive understanding and alignmentBachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA or related master's degree preferredAuthorization to work in the U.S.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $120,000 to $180,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on these criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-MS1#LI-REMOTE

About the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment (AP C&A) Team at College Board (50+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Project Manager, AP Assessment Systems and Content Management, you are the primary person managing the specifications, metadata, and content systems for the curriculum and assessment team for all 40 AP exams. In addition, you will provide project management support for AP item content and test form development by external vendors, as well as digital package User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all AP digital exams. In support of this endeavor, you will strategize with the Executive Director of Assessment to manage the specifications for all AP forms, as well as the ecosystem of AP test and form metadata in the relevant platforms. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, including external vendors, to ensure the smooth and effective flow of AP assessment metadata and assessment deliverables across systems (and vendors, as applicable). In addition, you will be responsible for planning and creating schedules, managing projects, and tracking progress through the use of the latest business tools, including dashboards and databases, as well as written documentation and guides. These responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:In this role, you will:AP Specifications, Metadata, and Content Systems (70%)Manage specifications for all AP forms and form assembly, including maintaining gold source documentation, and provisioning specification updates to the relevant systems and stakeholders, including Hummingbird, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, AP Classroom, AP Delivery and external vendors.Maintain AP curriculum framework (content outline), subject specific, and flat field metadata in the course framework management system (Satchel), ensuring the content accuracy and technical fidelity of updates, and provisioning metadata schemes and updates to the relevant AP applications and systems, including Hummingbird, AP Classroom, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, and external vendors, as well as downstream systems.Maintain AP score models for exam form objective, essay, and composite scoring and metadata in support of AP Instructional Planning Report, and provisioning specification updates to the relevant systems and stakeholders, including Hummingbird, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, AP Classroom, and external vendors.Coordinate with the AP Course and Exam Change Management director to align specification updates for AP forms with course revisions, updates, and rubric changes across all subjects.Coordinate with assessment and curriculum leads to guide and ensure that all specification and metadata updates are developed, reviewed, and delivered in accordance with principles and best practices in assessment and in support of quality, reliability, validity, and fairness of AP exams.Serve as an AP C&A specifications and metadata point of contact on the internal Satchel team.Provide support for annual updates and maintenance of AP Instructional Planning Report data and coordinating with relevant systems and stakeholders to implement updates.Collaborate with the ED of Assessment, Psychometrics, and Assessment Production to provision validations for test specifications for AP exams, as they relate to the metadata and test specifications.Strategize with the ED of Assessment to document and find innovations in making accessible the AP assessment specifications, data, and content ecosystem information to all relevant stakeholders.AP Assessment Project Management and Process (30%)Collaborate with external vendors producing AP item and test form content to provision project schedules and deadlines.Communicate project schedules and deadlines with internal teams; troubleshoot and collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to resolve any conflicts or roadblocks with schedules and deliveries of test content.In collaboration with AP C&A, AP Assessment Production, and AP Digital Transformation, provision schedules and support for test form content and digital package UAT.Document changes to AP metadata and taxonomies in all relevant gold source applications or repositories.In collaboration with the ED of Assessment, Assessment Production, and external vendors, establish annual set-up and configurations for AP subjects in item authoring and test form assembly and management system.Serve as the primary AP C&A point of contact for the assessment input and annual set-up in the scoring systems and applications, including the systems of external vendors.In collaboration with the ED of Assessment and the Senior Director for AP C&A change management, assess downstream impacts and updates to relevant stakeholders and systems regarding metadata changes.Build a successful communications and coordination plan, as well as standard operating procedures to support assessment updates to metadata, test form assembly specifications, and score models.About YouYou have:A minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible full-time professional work experience in project management and assessmentA bachelor's degree or equivalent Clear ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environmentExtensive knowledge of the Advanced Placement program and assessment design and processData Analytics mindset with a technical ability to produce schedules and visualizations in programs such as Smartsheet or Power BIExcellent judgment and the ability to view situations and issues from multiple perspectives that leads to effective resolution of issuesAdvanced verbal and written communication skills and a record of leveraging interpersonal skills to collaborate well with othersA strong organizational mindset, excellent prioritization skills, and a predisposition towards action and production of resultsFormal project management credential: e.g. CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA certification or a project management certificate from an accredited institution preferredA customer-centric, empathetic, service-oriented, and organization-first mindsetProficiency with Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office applicationsWillingness to travel 3 to 4 times a year (domestic)You are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $ 104,000-$155,000.00. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year. We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard. We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals. We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

Director of Product ManagementOur client is a large, diverse and global manufacturer of chemical products to many industries worldwide. We are engaged with them to find an experienced Director of Product Management with deep experiencing managing Product Managers in an international business.We are looking for someone with proven product management leadership experience in the chemicals or closely related industries (polymers for example).KEY NOTES:This is a nationwide search and is being advertised in a number of major cities and may not be in the city in this advertisement.This is NOT a remote position. You will likely need to relocate for this role.Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.Why is this a GREAT OPPORTUNITY?This is a new and very visible role within the company. You will create the new vision of this department.You will have the ability to create a cohesive product management department that will have a shared vision internationally.You will report to an amazing leader who is team-based, will be a mentor, and who will support you in your success.Fantastic benefit package.Amazing relocation package.Total compensation in the range of $250-300K range plus bonus.Director of Product Management Responsibilities:(here are a few key items, complete description will be provided)Set the vision for the product management department to ensure excellence.Interface closely with Sales and Product development and determine what product lines to focus on and what products should be developed.In conjunction with your team, analyze pricing and profitability, evaluate product lifecycles, evaluate combining similar products to minimize SKU's, analyze product performance; all to optimize the product portfolios.Create a product strategy that is cohesive across divisions and locations.Create a culture of marketing excellence within the organization.Coach and mentor your reports to excel and grow in their career.Director of Product Management Requirements:4 year technical degree.10 years of experience in the chemical market or closely related markets such as polymers/resins.Similar experience with a large international company strongly preferred.10+ years of product management and leadership in product management.Experience analyzing the market and competitive forces/pricing.Proven experience in the areas of pricing, product portfolio management, optimizing SKU's, and profitability, interfacing with sales and product development.Humble personality, with a drive to mentor your team.

PURPOSE:This position will support analytic and business activities within the Supplier Relationship Management department. This role will provide reporting and is responsible for synthesizing analysis with strategy development. This position will provide analytical bandwidth for focus area of support, working with all levels of the organization to ensure root causes are identified and improvement plans are in place.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develops and maintains reporting to support retained income growth and marketing activities.• Manages monthly revenue tracking processes, with key understanding of trends, risks and opportunities. Ability to effectively communicate results to Senior Management. Provides proformas upon request, using analysis to anticipate program performance.• Completes miscellaneous financial analyses and reports as requested by Senior Management.• Collaborate with Finance to ensure that monies owed are collected accordingly. Perform audits to validate payment.• Manages the development of new reports; responsible for complex reporting processes on key functional KPI's. Owns communication and analysis associated with reporting efforts.• Supports functional and cross functional projects and is able to implement process improvements within functional area.• Performs advanced analysis - incorporates data from different areas and synthesizes. Findings incorporate cross functional impacts, trends, and industry news.• Proactively identifies prospective vendor partners utilizing data, trends and industry knowledge.• Supports vendor partner discussions through research and analysis, providing findings to Management team in a timely manner.• Survey vendor partner community to understand needs, to better our reporting capabilities and offerings.• Act as resource for vendor partners, transforming raw data into actionable format. Support vendor partner analysisrequests as needed.• Support analytical resources that can supply monthly reporting into a tool that vendors can effectively use.• Proven ability to analyze business process and provide suggestions for improvement. Supports process improvements within functional area.• Performs other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/Certification:• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceExperience:• 5 -7 years' experience• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering solutions to complex business opportunities• Financial modeling experience• Project Management experience strongly preferredKnowledge:• Strong Financial and Operations / Business Background.• Strong business acumenPOSITION DESCRIPTIONSkills/Abilities:• Outstanding analytical skills (numerical, verbal)• Must be self-driven and very motivated• Must be comfortable working in a chaotic environment and working with constantly changing priorities• Leads and directs the work of others across the company, without direct organizational line of authority• Strong administrative, organizational and relationship skills• Excellent writing and communication skills are required• Position also requires strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgment• Strong teamwork ethic, positive proactive flexible attitude ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle a number of tasks simultaneously required• Medium skillset in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and related software applicationsPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:• Some travel may be required• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job dutiesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Location: Remote EST hoursDuration: Starting as a 6+ month contract with strong possibility of extensions or conversion to permanent position. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our team. The SAM Analyst will be responsible for managing and optimizing our organization's software assets, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and maximizing cost savings. The ideal candidate will have experience in software licensing, data analysis, and vendor management, with a strong understanding of software asset management best practices and industry standards.Responsibilities:Manage the lifecycle of software assets, including procurement, deployment, usage tracking, and retirement.Conduct regular audits and assessments of software licenses and usage to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and optimize software spend.Analyze software usage data, license entitlements, and deployment metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings, license optimization, and process improvement.Maintain accurate records of software licenses, contracts, and entitlements in the SAM tool or asset management database.Collaborate with procurement, IT, and finance teams to ensure alignment between software purchasing decisions, budgeting, and compliance requirements.Develop and maintain relationships with software vendors and resellers to stay informed about licensing changes, negotiate favorable terms, and resolve licensing disputes.Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on software licensing policies, procedures, and best practices.Assist in the implementation and maintenance of software asset management tools and processes to support effective license management and compliance.Generate reports and dashboards to communicate software asset management metrics, compliance status, and cost-saving opportunities to stakeholders.Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in software asset management, and make recommendations for process improvements and tool enhancements.Requirements:3+ years of SW Asset management experienceProven experience as a Software Asset Management Analyst or similar role, with a focus on software licensing and data analysis.Strong understanding of software licensing models, agreements, and compliance requirements for major software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle).Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.Experience with software asset management tools such as ServiceNow SAM, Flexera FlexNet Manager, or Snow Software.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends and insights.Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing software license records and compliance documentation.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Technologies, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, and Beacon Hill HR by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

Overview Product Managers possess the deep product domain and market expertise needed to make strategic product decisions, develop the product roadmap, and determine product feature priorities. This position will analyze the total addressable market and competitive conditions and lay out a product vision and roadmap that is differentiated and delivers value based on customer demands and market drivers. This role will then act as the evangelist to build awareness and understanding while representing the company vision externally to our customers by attending conferences, customer visits and facilitating collaboration boards and other customer engagement sessions. This role will also represent the vision to sales, customer success and other internal key stakeholders Additionally, Product Managers represent the company by having a presence with key customers and industry leaders to solicit feedback and create buy-in for the product vision. In order to maintain the big-picture vision, this role prioritizes the new products and features, and requires ranking against strategic goals and initiatives by making difficult trade-off decisions based on the value that new features will deliver to customers and to the business. Product Managers also ensure that feedback and requests are appropriately integrated into their product planning and development of features Duties & Responsibilities Manage the product development life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities Stay on top of current trends and competitive threats impacting the product line and develop long term plans to ensure product success Set product strategy, develop roadmap and create features by defining the why, when and what of the product line Translate product strategy into high level requirements and prototypes Create business case to include overall budget for development efforts and monitor to remain within budget requirements Own the creative and analysis process of generating, developing, and curating new ideas Drive the effort to determine which ideas should be promoted into features to push the product strategy forward - namely those that will achieve key objectives for the product line and business including financial and positioning objectives Clearly define what the teams will deliver and the timeline for implementation based on the product roadmap Create feature descriptions, provide guidance to Product Owners, and approve the product-related requirements/user stories using Agile methodology Assist the Product Owner in managing the Agile team's User Stories and release milestones Contribute to setting prices on products in the product line to meet revenue and profitability goals and track return on investment to ensure success Clearly articulate the product's business value to the cross-functional team so they understand the intent behind the new product or new feature(s) in a release Update key stakeholders on product releases and coordinate training as needed Evaluate sales campaigns to ensure that they are consistent with product strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed Actively participate in the development and execution of go-to-market plans Analyze potential partner relationships for the product Skills Required Create roadmap, advocate trade-offs, and articulate rationale behind roadmap to stakeholders Have a constant focus on solving user problems in the best way possible Validate ideas and change assumptions Ability to make analytical, data-driven decisions an effectively communicate the results Conceptual product thinker that can connect strategy with execution Understand and execute on the steps required to successfully launch a software release or application Ability to influence cross-functional team without formal authority Excellent time management, resource organization and priority establishment skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with diplomacy and tact while managing a large group of stakeholders, including when responding to resistance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field Demonstrated success defining and launching products 3+ years of prior software development experience as a Product Manager and/or 5+ years of Product Owner/Senior Product Owner experience Qualifications Preferred: Master's degree in Business or related field Healthcare industry knowledge Experience working in agile software development setting Aha! Roadmaps experience Product Management certification MinUSD $90,000.00/Yr. MaxUSD $120,000.00/Yr.

Job Overview:The Category Management Manager will accelerate the growth of the category and UNFI Brands+ by using deep customer, consumer, and market insights to drive medium (2-3 years) and short-term category strategies to feed to our customers and sales. They will create Category visions and identify category growth opportunities through analysis, evaluation of placement, distribution, assortment, merchandising, and pricing strategies. They will work closely with the Sales team at the national, regional, and customer levels, in addition to the B+ Product Business Management Teams and UNFI's Category Management team to help deliver category growth strategies, recommendations, and plans.What does it mean to be part of the Brands+ Team?UNFI Brands+ is one of the most comprehensive private label programs available today. With over 5,000 products across 200 categories throughout the store, we believe we have what today's consumer is seeking from national brand equivalents to opening price points to gourmet, specialty, and organic offerings. Joining our team of food scientists, product developers, brand managers, sourcing experts, product managers, and chefs, you would be part of delivering quality category-leading brands to consumers, diversifying assortment to attract a wider range of shoppers, and build shopper loyalty. More choices for consumers and more opportunities for retailers striving to make our customers stronger and our food solutions more inspired.Job Responsibilities:Category Strategy Development (40%)• Establish and lead the implementation of category learnings, insight, business strategies, and thought leadership to accelerate Private Brands' growth in sales, units, penetration, and space.• Identify, share, and align on specific category opportunities (including, but not limited to penetration, distribution, assortment, execution, and price). Deliver action steps for retail-specific implementation that will drive unit and dollar share growth, incremental return on inventory invested, and better performance.• Provide insight on promotion timing, pricing, and tactics to improve category performance vs National Brands and Private Brands. Identify what is working in a category and what is not andprovide recommendations on how to improve performance. Able to do assortment analysis to recommend optimal assortment.• Identify new approaches for growing the category, driving initiatives to increase category awareness and space, and creating processes to better manage the performance of the category over the long term.• Evaluate Category performance across all channels to inform decision-making.Support Joint Business Planning, Selling Strategies, and Trade Effectiveness (25%)• Actively support line reviews Customer Category reviews, and "Top to Top" meetings.• Partner with sales in crafting analysis, and messaging for key strategic topics. Develop insights based on the Brand Health & Household panel (Consumer Facts).• Develop integrated selling presentation utilizing syndicated data, category insights, and supporting consumer trends with recommendations to grow categories and UNFI Brands.• Maintain knowledge of promotional and pricing fundamentals and competitive brands to provide high-level insight into promotional effectiveness to Brands+ and customer teams. Recommend to both Merchandising and Professional Services Price Management teams optimal pricing strategies/opportunities for key categories to drive relevance and competitiveness in the market.• Support the development of the overall UNFI Brands+ portfolio strategy identifying brand growth opportunities and helping influence brand strategies and innovation plans.• Analyze syndicated data and use these insights in creating selling presentations. Develop insights and size/structure markets for new product ideas and sell-ins for new products. Aid in customer planning meetings.Category Expert and Planogram Development (20%)• Serve as category expert for Brand Marketing, PBM, Merchandising + Category Management, and Sales teams. Provide strategies to maximize category growth and Brands+ market share.• Design planograms for various categories based on merchandising strategies, seasonal promotions, and sales goals.• Analyze store layout and space constraints to ensure efficient use of space while maintaining avisually appealing and shopper-friendly environment.• Determining the optimal placement of products on shelves, endcaps, displays, and other fixtures to attract customer attention and drive sales.• Synthesize category strategies to equip the sales team with a robust selling story supporting JBP, category growth, and new item meetings.• Run, distribute, and continuously improve quad weekly tracking reports utilizing NielsenIQ syndicated data. We use all food and beverage categories for the Total US, across all available grocery customers, and for Walmart and Target.Data Structure and Management (10%)• Develop mastery of proprietary Nielsen tools and metrics, which will be used to help solve themost pressing category and business questions.• Ensure data integrity and structure for how UNFI utilizes NielsenIQ's syndicated databases. This will include creating and maintaining extensive custom totals for categories, segments, brands, sizes, etc.• Develop insights based on ad hoc analyses utilizing Nielsen's syndicated data. These will include, but are not limited to, the following: category segmentations and category sales measurement.• Provide insights based on household panel (NielsenIQ Consumer Facts) data for marketing.• Partner with our Nielsen and SPINS teams. This will include but is not limited to, collaborating with their resources to improve our category management tools.Miscellaneous (5%)• Contribute to annual forecasting based on sales trends and market input.• Where appropriate, partner with the internal market research team to uncover consumer insights and help answer customer department/category questions.• Performs other relevant job duties as requiredJob Requirements:Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred or equivalent related experience and trainingExperience:• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in category management required, significant experience in the CPG industry preferred.• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of syndicated data tools (Circana (IRI), Nielsen), pricing and promotion tools• Proven ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and communicate recommendations in line with category and business objectives is required.• Curious mindset and passion for growing the category and UNFI Brands+ business. Must be comfortable and quick in MS Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:• Excellent oral, written communication and excellent interpersonal skills• Category Management Certification is a plus• Nielsen IQ, Spectra, Numerator, Rakuten, Excel tool expertise• Strong quantitative analysis and proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint• Experience with financial analysis• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements• Team player• Highly motivated / self-starter• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage various projects at the same time.• Meticulous attention to detail• Willingness and ability to travel a few times throughout the year• Some travel may be required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company DescriptionHiring Immediately!At H&M, we welcome you to be yourself and challenge you to grow and make a difference.You'll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, meet friends completely unlike you that make you feel at home, and start finding ways to make your big dreams come true. By living our Values daily and being your authentic self, you help us reimagine the future of an entire industry by making everyone look, feel and do good.Be yourself & more at H&M.Job DescriptionOverall Job Summary: At H&M we refer to our Assistant Managers as Department Managers and you are responsible for supporting the Sales and Profit goals in the store by setting a plan to deliver the Best Customer Experience in the department and overall store. The Department Manager will ensure that you have the Best Team and support their development, as well as work with succession planning, talent development, and structured performance management for the team based on results, values, and leadership. The Department Manager will work in accordance with legal requirements and H&M standards, policies, and procedures to meet the expectations of customers and colleagues.This position reports to the Store Manager and has the following direct reports: Department Supervisor, Sales Advisor.Your Day to Day*Sales and ProfitRegularly analyze and follow up on Sales & Profit KPIs for the department with the Visual Merchandisers. Secure that actions are taken to maximize selling. Support the Visual Merchandisers with these actions by securing the hours and staff needed for a successful executionTogether with the store management team, secure store operations, H&M standards, and best practices are followed through proper scheduling to maximize conversion and enable commercial activities (Move, Sales, Events, etc.) and excellent customer service keeping within the sales budget of allocated hours.Plan and prioritize actions together with your team that have a clear impact on selling and ensure the implementation of the Commercial HandbookEnsure H&M Customer Service standards are always delivered through active coaching and leading by exampleActively participate in executing store routines and tasks including but not limited to the delivery truck, garment processing, reductions, department moves, and price changeActively prevent loss and ensure the department follows appropriate safety and security guidelinesGive input to the Store Manager and Area Teams on allocation and replenishment to secure garment levels according to sales trends and inform the Store Manager of any potential risks, threats, and opportunities related to the competitor landscapePeople and TeamsManage the recruitment, training, development, and succession planning team in line with H&M best practicesEvaluate and manage the performance of the Department team members; give regular feedback, execute dialogues, development plans, and follow-ups and take actions to improve performance and develop the teamDeliver clear communication to Store team on business performance, company culture, and training focuses through daily Behind The Seams meetings and participating in weekly Leadership MeetingsEnsure that health & safety, legal, and security issues are being handled to H&M standards and local laws, securing the employee and customer safety at all timesCarry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with H&M policies and applicable laws including time-off requests, pay, conducting terminations & corrective actions, and making employment decisionsAbility to maintain overall store responsibility in absence of a Store ManagerStrengthen our Company Culture by promoting feedback in our daily work and coach your team to do the sameQualificationsWho You AreInclusive, positive, creative, and willing to learn on the job!Passionate for customer service and helping people find their styleA multi-tasker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail1-2+ years of transferrable experience welcomeYou have the ability to lift in excess of 20 poundsAbility to coach and counsel staff on management and progressive discipline techniquesAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distanceAbility to climb a ladder and use a step stoolOpen availability including evenings and weekendsBasic computer skills such as browser navigation, software interaction, and data entry are neededMay be required to travel to support other stores and for trainingAdditional InformationWhy You'll Love Working for H&MDynamic, team-driven work environment with a group of unique, diverse, and kind individuals.Endless growth & development opportunitiesDress your personality. We encourage you to dress your personality all day, every day. Did we mention our discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS?Job Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptCompensation:Hiring Range is $20.92 - $23.53 Hourly**Benefits:H&M believes in rewarding our employees for their many contributions to our shared success. That's why we offer a full range of inclusive benefits that enable wellness, both in and outside of work. We pride ourselves on being a do-good company and we have a comprehensive benefit package that matches that ambition. Please note, benefits may have eligibility requirements based on employment status.We offer: 25% Staff Discount - Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay - 401K - Commuter Benefits, Health and Dependent Care FSA. Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.Our Career site will have more details, click on Benefits at career.hm.comEEOC Code: SLSThis job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.H&M, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Job DescriptionWho We Are Chegg Skills/Thinkful is a new type of school that brings high-growth tech careers to ambitious people everywhere. We provide 1-on-1 learning through our network of industry experts, hiring partners, and online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education to help upskill and reskill the workforce. We offer programs in tech and tech adjacent fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, web development, data science, data analytics, UX design, and project management, as well as power skills and leadership disciplines like sales and frontline management. Job Description We are looking for a Frontline Management subject matter expert/curriculum writer to join us in creating curriculum content on the topic of Frontline Management. In this role, you will work with an Instructional Designer to produce written content for curriculum designs, images, videos, assessments, learning objectives, and other educational content to support student learning. These materials will be used to support our students as they master the core skills of Frontline Management. Our Talent Pool Our talent pool is for qualified candidates not necessarily seeking immediate employment however, open to being considered for a position when it becomes available. There is no need to follow-up on your application. Our recruiters will review resumes on a regular basis to determine and notify candidates if their qualifications match the requirements for the role. Responsibilities Consistently deliver content that meets set criteria and is on time to support our program launch roadmap Create new and revised lesson content for the online program curriculum Use AI platforms like ChatGPT to generate content and then review and validate that content for accuracy and relevance Validate and refine the list of objectives, skills, and topics taught in the curriculum Create assets to support lesson plans, student activities, and written curriculum content such as: Formative and summative assessments Individual projects and presentations Video scripts for topic and demonstration videos Visual assets and/or reference images (diagrams, charts) and sample templates as needed Iterate on deliverables based on user and instructional design feedback Requirements 3+ years of hands-on experience in a frontline managerial role in retail, food service, hospitality, or related industries Experience managing a team of 5+ frontline workers Demonstrated subject matter expertise with an emphasis in: Recruiting and managing a diverse workforce Leading and motivating a team Navigating difficult conversations with employees and customers Collaborative (e.g., you enjoy partnering with people and have excellent project management skills and follow through) Excellent writing skills (e.g., you can produce high-quality prose as well as high-quality presentations. You have a gift for writing about complicated concepts in a beginner-friendly way, and can appropriately scaffold content for beginners) Comfort with scripting and recording demo videos Capable of remote work. You enjoy collaborating and partnering with people in a remote environment and have excellent project management skills and follow through. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft tools (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Ideally available 20-40 hours per week, but do not hesitate to apply if you have less availability Ideal Skills Previous experience developing frontline management curriculum for adults in topics related to: Cultivating a healthy team culture Providing outstanding customer service Experience in Instructional Design Experience with Adult Learning Theories Experience using AI platforms like ChatGPT Experience using project management software like Jira Visual design skills (e.g., you can translate complex ideas or concepts into charts, infographics, diagrams, or video scripts/demos) Editorial experience and skills Compensation and Benefits Compensation range between $40-$120/hour. Final rate will be determined at hire, and will depend on many factors, including program domain, market demand, expertise, location, etc. Contract position with a collaborative team Ability to work remotely with flexible hours Why do we exist?Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.Video ShortsLife at Chegg: http://youtu.be/Fwf90zgaOLACertified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cheggChegg Corporate Career Page: https://jobs.chegg.com/Chegg India: http://www.cheggindia.com/Chegg Israel: http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/israel/Thinkful (a Chegg Online Learning Service): https://www.thinkful.com/about/#careersChegg out our culture and benefits!http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/benefits/http://techblog.chegg.com/Chegg is an equal opportunity employer

Job DescriptionWho We Are Chegg Skills/Thinkful is a new type of school that brings high-growth tech careers to ambitious people everywhere. We provide 1-on-1 learning through our network of industry experts, hiring partners, and online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education to help upskill and reskill the workforce. We offer programs in tech and tech adjacent fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, web development, data science, data analytics, UX design, and project management, as well as power skills and leadership disciplines like sales and frontline management. Job Description We are looking for a Technical Project Management subject matter expert/curriculum writer to join us in creating curriculum content on the topic of Technical Project Management. In this role, you will work with an Instructional Designer to produce written content for curriculum designs, images, videos, assessments, learning objectives, and other educational content to support student learning. These materials will be used to support our students as they master the core skills of Technical Project Management. Our Talent Pool Our talent pool is for qualified candidates not necessarily seeking immediate employment however, open to being considered for a position when it becomes available. There is no need to follow-up on your application. Our recruiters will review resumes on a regular basis to determine and notify candidates if their qualifications match the requirements for the role. Responsibilities Consistently deliver content that meets set criteria and is on time to support our program launch roadmap Create new and revised lesson content for the online program curriculum Use AI platforms like ChatGPT to generate content and then review and validate that content for accuracy and relevance Validate and refine the list of objectives, skills, and topics taught in the curriculum Create assets to support lesson plans, student activities, and written curriculum content such as: Formative and summative assessments Individual projects and presentations Video scripts for topic and demonstration videos Visual assets and/or reference images (diagrams, charts) and sample templates as needed Iterate on deliverables based on user and instructional design feedback Requirements 3+ years of hands-on experience in technical project management (TPM) Demonstrated subject matter expert in project management and technical project management Previous experience developing TPM curriculum materials for adults in topics like: Predictive and agile methodologies Tools, artifacts, frameworks, and software Roles, responsibilities, and career trajectories Interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders Projects within IT, software development or technical contexts Collaborative (e.g., you enjoy partnering with people and have excellent project management skills and follow through) Excellent writing skills (e.g., you can produce high-quality prose as well as high-quality presentations. You have a gift for writing about complicated concepts in a beginner-friendly way, and can appropriately scaffold content for beginners) Comfort with scripting and recording demo videos Capable of remote work. You enjoy collaborating and partnering with people in a remote environment and have excellent project management skills and follow through. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft tools (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Ideally available 20-40 hours per week, but do not hesitate to apply if you have less availability Ideal Skills Experience in Instructional Design Experience with Adult Learning Theories Experience using AI platforms like ChatGPT Experience using project management software like Jira Visual design skills (e.g., you can translate complex ideas or concepts into charts, infographics, diagrams, or video scripts/demos) Editorial experience and skills Compensation and Benefits Compensation range between $40-$120/hour. Final rate will be determined at hire, and will depend on many factors, including program domain, market demand, expertise, location, etc. Contract position with a collaborative team Ability to work remotely with flexible hours Why do we exist?Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.Video ShortsLife at Chegg: http://youtu.be/Fwf90zgaOLACertified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cheggChegg Corporate Career Page: https://jobs.chegg.com/Chegg India: http://www.cheggindia.com/Chegg Israel: http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/israel/Thinkful (a Chegg Online Learning Service): https://www.thinkful.com/about/#careersChegg out our culture and benefits!http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/benefits/http://techblog.chegg.com/Chegg is an equal opportunity employer