Operations Manager - Chicago

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, strategic thinkers, and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.    At Athena, our people help set us apart from traditional agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. We are a team of solution-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up our sleeves to create meaningful results while never forgetting to have fun along the way.     All Athena internships are hosted in-person at our Philadelphia headquarters, 20-30 hours a week.    About the Role As a Management Consulting Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced business analysts and project managers to support the planning, execution, and delivery of client and internal initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, workflow optimization, and stakeholder communication—while building the foundational skills of a successful project leader.  As an intern, you will work with an Athena team that is engaged with leading firms and clients across a multitude of sectors. You will have the opportunity to add real value and take ownership of key projects in your field, coupled with significant training and professional development opportunities.  About the Program The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative, Marketing, Events, Operations, and Data Analytics, gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine. Our internship program begins in June 2026 and is a part-time opportunity to join the organization for the summer.  Requirements What you'll be responsible for: Assist in the development and maintenance of project timelines, task trackers, and status reports.  Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, capturing notes and action items.  Support the coordination of deliverables across departments including Creative, Marketing, and Events.  Help identify project risks and propose mitigation strategies.  Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation.  The skills and experience you should have: You're a creative thinker: not afraid to think outside the box, driven by curiosity, proposing ideas and solutions, reaching above and beyond to ensure the success of a project.  You’re a people person: whether it’s brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you’re a clear, open communicator, and you’re not afraid to ask for help.  You’re tech savvy: you’re in tune with design trends, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly.  You’ve got it together: a fan of calendar invites, close attention to detail, tight time management, and organization skills. It's a plus if you have: Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations.  Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities.  Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media planning.  Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting.  Proficiency in Excel and project management tools such as MS Project, Airtable, or Asana.  Benefits Paid Experience: Interns are compensated at $20/hour, with biweekly pay throughout the nine-week program.  Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week, ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit.  In-Person Engagement: This is an on-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.  Professional Exposure: Interns gain hands-on experience with client-facing work, learning key skills in professionalism, communication, and public relations.  Capstone Project: All interns participate in a Capstone Project, where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athena’s senior leadership and CEO.  Cultural Experiences: Interns enjoy company outings that showcase Philadelphia’s culture and community—past events have included visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Citizens Bank Park.  Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.

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Utilities One is looking for a local Director of OSP Construction for the Florida market. The Director of OSP Construction will support our Telecommunications Division in the market. We will provide a world-class turnkey solution to companies building FTTH networks across our country! Responsibilities Develop/implement our end-to-end construction model to standardize our processes/systems and approach/tracking; Oversee construction field operations with supervision and oversight of in-house crews, subcontractors, and inspection activities; Recruit, manage, and grow our OSP Construction team; Identify additional subcontractors/resources to support various construction projects and oversee their quality and schedule; Effectively and frequently communicate expectations to external vendors and internal team members; Manage and develop our construction vendor relationships & strategic partnerships; Work with Utilities One bids and proposals team to lead the effort when responding to RFPs; Lead Utilities One managers for all technical and operational issues, to internal or external personnel or inquiries; Cultivate a working relationship with customers to identify and support project requirements and ensure efficient processes are in place; Work on improving our Construction Processes, Program Management, Operational Support Practices, and Financial Performance. Requirements Minimum 7-9 years inside & outside plant experience in telecommunications with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment, designs, construction/installation, or the equivalent in training and experience; Located in Florida; Deep understanding of the work, processes, and industry trends; Ability to lead a group of individual contributors to accomplish the goals of the department; Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills are required to work cross-functionally, with internal teams, contractors, and external vendors; Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning switching, access, and transport portions of the network. Benefits Great company culture; Competitive work environment; Career advancement opportunities; Paid Time Off (Paid federal holidays); Insurance coverage; 401k plan.

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