Operations Manager - Chicago

Company Profile At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success. Overview We are seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing integrations across a large enterprise organization. This requires tactical execution, planning, coordination, and managing the successful delivery of multiple deliverables. This role will collaborate with many cross functional stakeholders and provide analysis and reporting. This position is based in the Stamford, CT area and requires in office/on site support weekly. Candidates should live in the region to commute daily or travel weekly within the Northeast USA region to be on site 3-4 days per week. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this role. This is a long term consulting engagement. Duties & Responsibilities Manage integration activities across several functions on behalf of the PMO or organization. Develop project planning for each workstream, along with weekly/monthly status reporting. Daily, hands-on project management activities throughout the program life cycle for all work streams. Document project deliverables utilizing PMI, PMP methodology. Plan and monitor the progress of complex programs and multiple work streams. Integrate business policies and governance processes into planning and accountability for project roadmaps. Establish risk management, escalation paths, and take corrective measurements to keep projects on track. Build and manage budgets, actuals and forecast for the merger integration program. Schedule, facilitate and lead related project meetings. Create and manage stakeholders’ communication at all levels of the organization. Identify and report program KPIs to assess impact. Coordinate, manage and monitor the workflow of cross-functional teams. Provide and perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables. Own overall integrated project plan and support cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and achievement of business goal. Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Requirements Desired Skills & Experience  Candidates must have proven experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects. Candidates must have the following: Minimum 5 years strong project/program management experience managing multiple work streams. Consulting experience with integration activities across several functional areas is desired and should include any of the following: operations, product, engineering, finance/acctg or human resources exposure. Industry exposure in telecommunications, broadband or cable industry is required knowledge for this role. Ability to be on site several days per week or travel to be on site in the Northeast. Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet are required. Proven knowledge of project management methodology such as Agile, scrum. Strong leadership, stakeholder, and management skills, including executive presence. Good knowledge of resource allocation procedures. Excellent oral and written communications skills to stakeholders including the ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to think critically and process information quickly, presenting a succinct and insightful format for executives. Strong analytical, documentation and reporting skills are desired.   Education/Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or similar PMP certification is desired MBA is a plus Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $80-90/hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.   Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

We are developing next-generation AI platforms that fuse finance and learning — built to deliver real execution and measurable results for businesses and professionals. We’re seeking visionary technical builders to join as Co-Founders / Founding Engineers at the pre-launch stage. This is not a traditional job — it’s an opportunity to shape a first-of-its-kind startup from the ground up. We’re especially interested in entrepreneurial talent with expertise in: • AI/ML Engineering • Full-Stack Development • Cloud Architecture • UI/UX Design Compensation: Equity-based founding role (with flexibility to discuss minimal salary support if needed). To apply: Please reply with a short note on your background, your key technical skills (e.g., AI/ML, full-stack, cloud, UX/UI), and attach your resume/CV. Selected applicants will then receive more details, including company information and a formal application link.

**This is a hybrid role that will require regular presence on-site at the client location around Cambridge, MA. **This position is not eligible for relocation assistance** The Informatics Delivery Manager (DM) is primarily accountable for fulfilling all contractual obligations for Zifo related to our customer engagements. This role is the realization of the ‘one hand to shake’ concept that would allow both the customers as well as the internal Zifo stakeholders to work with one primary point of contact for all the servicing needs for the specific engagement. The DM will provide strategic and technical leadership, as well as the consulting and program / project management skills required to analyze customer needs and opportunities to ensure Zifo successfully delivers a solution meeting the customer's objectives and goals. Requirements Responsibilities Overall accountability for the successful delivery of all projects and Zifo services in the engagement and ensure all service delivery contractual obligations are met Govern Project Health by using metrics-based health checks, perform Corrective and Preventive actions for any deviations, do follow-ups and follow throughs Chair Engagement Steering committee and other operational meetings including senior leadership from the customer and Zifo. Track action items, monitor and report their progress periodically Conceive and implement engagement improvement plans from service delivery improvement/optimization perspective Devise and implement continuous improvement plans, ensuring there are mutual gains for both the customer and Zifo Oversee engagement operations such as staffing, invoicing compliance, contract renewals, managing resource movements Customer Relationship Management – establish and nurture customer relationship across all levels with the objective of improving overall customer maturity across all customer segments that are serviced CSAT assessment and management by implementing focused improvement plans Contribute to Business Development – Perform Account Mining, Support RFP/Pursuits People Management – Provide performance feedback on Zifo resources to the line managers Provide strategic project and program management consultative guidance to customers by proactively identifying business and/or technical challenges or opportunities for improvements Bring in though leadership to the customer engagements by offering proactive insights into industrial trends Manage, motivate, and mentor cross-functional and enterprise project teams across the globe Ensure seamless experience for the customers while dealing with the various Zifo services teams across geographies Resolve any conflicts between the Zifo service lines keeping the customer interests as the priority Function as the first point of escalation from Zifo and provide timely and effective resolution in addition to doing a retrospective to address the root causes Required Skills R&D Informatics Skills Prior experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech Research and Development industry Understanding of Drug Discovery & Development processes An Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven mentality Willingness & ability to acquire quickly new Technical Skills & Business Principles Ability to actively contribute to business development efforts via strategic discussions with account executives and proactive discussions with client stakeholders Working experience with Productivity tools such as VISIO, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project Analytical mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguities Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal Experience is making impactful presentations to D+ and C-Suite audiences Program Management skills Managing a portfolio of projects Coordinating strategic road mapping Resource & Effort Planning Project Planning & Scheduling Scope & Time Management Vendor Management Risk Assessment Cost/Benefit Analysis Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in Management or Life Sciences or IT field is mandatory Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Technology Consultant/Project Manager Minimum 8 years of experience working with Customer/Client focused delivery model & Global solution deployment, preferably in the pharmaceutical /Life sciences industry Active PMP / PgMP/Prince2 Certification Experienced in managing large customer engagements ($5M+ revenue / 50+ global team) that have multiple services being offered by the provider organization Expert in Project Management, SDLC types, people management Familiar with the global delivery model and have experience working with multidisciplinary teams located across varies geographies Consultative capabilities to convert business problems to opportunities Flexible in handling tactical issues as well as possess ability to think strategically Expert in crisis/problem management and willingness to get hands on to expedite problem resolution Function as a coach to the teams to improve collaboration and outcomes Possessing innovative mindset and have an eye for continuous improvement Experienced in managing large & concurrent projects/programs A successful Zifo-ite is Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Principles A critical thinker who possesses logical reasoning  Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex problems Benefits CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 7 of the Top 10 Biopharma companies. We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability. We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling! Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Unison Consulting, Inc. (Unison) is a leading aviation consulting firm with more than 36 years of experience advising clients around the world. Unison has provided aviation consulting services to over 150 airports throughout the United States, Canada, South America and the Caribbean, including 17 of the 25 busiest U.S. airports. Unison is a recognized industry leader and we seek self-motivated, driven individuals to help us bring innovative ideas to our clients. Interested individuals should have talents and experience commensurate with the position being pursued. Unison is seeking a software engineer who can wear every hat in the full development life cycle of Net applications. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is looking to learn about the latest programming languages to create and extend applications that are flexible and scalable across a wide range of strategies. Primary duties will include UI development, database development, integration with 3rd party applications and middleware development. Required Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience with the following technologies: • HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap • Visual Studio • Writing SQL queries and stored procedures of moderate complexity on SQL Server or Oracle PLSQL • Knowledge of SOAP and RESTful web services • Self-motivated; experience working well both independently and collaboratively Desired but not required • Experience with PowerBI • Experience with Oracle Report Builder Job Type This is a permanent fulltime onsite position (hybrid work environment). No contract/ C2C or sponsorship is available for this position. Must be authorized to work in the US without expiration. Required Education • Bachelor degree preferred • Minimum High School with a minimum of 5 years work experience Other Requirements • Must pass an aptitude test Benefits • Competitive base salary and overall compensation package • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision • Paid vacation, sick, and holidays • Life Insurance coverage • 401K with company match • Tuition reimbursement Schedule: • 8 hour shift Pay $83,000.00 $87,000.00 per year

We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Internal Operations Coordinator to streamline our project management processes and improve interdepartmental coordination. This role will serve as the critical link between our field operations, service department, and warehouse/purchasing functions, ensuring smooth information flow and efficient project execution. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for internal communication between field operations, service coordination, and warehouse/purchasing departments. Collaborate closely with the Field Project Manager to understand project requirements and timelines, translating field needs into actionable tasks for other departments. Coordinate with the Service Coordinator to ensure service requests are properly integrated into ongoing project schedules and resource allocations. Liaise with the warehouse/purchasing team to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials for projects and service calls. Leveraging existing centralized project tracking system, ensuring all departments have access to up-to-date information. (We primarily use Quickbase) Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings to discuss project statuses, upcoming needs, and potential issues. Continually improve communication protocols to improve information sharing across departments. Review regularly generated reports on project statuses, resource utilization, and interdepartmental performance metrics. Identify bottlenecks in communication or processes and propose solutions to improve operational efficiency. Assist in the maintenance of project documentation, including schedules, change orders, and closeout procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field Experience with Quickbase Requirements Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in project coordination or operations management, preferably in the security integration industry Strong understanding of project management principles and practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience with ERP or CRM systems Familiarity with inventory management and purchasing processes Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k Safe Harbor Match

Pay: $62,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year Job description: We Are: A low-voltage systems integration firm in the high-end residential space for over thirty years. Many clients have felt confident referring us to family, friends and neighbors. You Are: A skilled AV Technician, playing a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of sophisticated AV and Low-Voltage systems in luxury residential environments. Your Schedule & Location: Monday to Friday (7:30am to 4:30pm) Our Office: 1 Hunter Ave. Armonk, NY 10504 Your Day-To-Day Role: Read Blueprints and Schematics Cabling: Pull/Terminate/Test Install/Configure/Troubleshoot: Audio, Video, Control (Savant & Control4), Lighting & Shading (Lutron), Networks, Access Control, CCTV, Security, etc. (Programming is a plus!) Interact With: Clients, Architects, Builders, Other Trades Complete Work Orders with Time & Parts Used Your Experience: 3yrs of Industry Experience (AV, Control, Lighting, Shading, etc) Experience on Construction Sites & Use of Hand Tools Valid Driver’s License (w/ Clean Record) OSHA 40 Your Compensation: Annual: $62k-$104k ($30-$50/hr) Your Benefits: Medical (United Healthcare) PTO = 2 Weeks + 6 Paid Holidays 401K Soundworks’ Mission: The end game is to makes clients happy! Attitude is everything - treating clients and teammates the way you wanted to be treated is key. Soundworks’ Core Values: Think on your own two feet Communicate Well Punctual Reliable Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person