Embedded System Software Manager

As Slip Robotics’ first dedicated IT hire, you will be responsible for establishing and scaling our IT operations. Initially, you will operate as an individual contributor, providing hands-on support while strategically developing our IT infrastructure and processes to support rapid growth. This role requires technical competence, initiative, excellent organizational skills, and comfort operating in a startup environment. Key Responsibilities Equipment & Hardware Management: Procure, configure, and maintain IT equipment (laptops, monitors, peripherals). Oversee equipment lifecycle management including onboarding, tracking, wiping, and reissuing devices. Manage inventory of spare hardware (keyboards, mice, monitors). Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide timely IT support for Windows, GSuite, Power BI, hardware, and software-related issues. Support production stations and engineering teams with specialized hardware/software needs. Network & Infrastructure: Maintain and optimize Wi-Fi and on-premise network performance (Ubiquiti Unifi). Configure and manage ISP coordination, VLANs, firewall rules, VPNs, and network security. Ensure reliable AV connectivity in conference rooms and production areas. Access & Credential Management: Manage user access to critical software and systems (GitHub, Jira, AWS, etc.). Oversee access control matrix, enforcing security and compliance standards. Conduct quarterly access reviews, ensuring audit readiness. Compliance & Security: Maintain IT compliance standards (device encryption, software licenses, documentation for auditors). Implement password management and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Support vendor security evaluations and compliance audits. Strategic Development: Develop streamlined processes for device provisioning, onboarding, and offboarding. Create and implement IT-related training for staff. Potential transition from GSuite to Microsoft 365. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of progressive IT experience, ideally including roles in startups or growth-oriented environments. Strong knowledge of network administration, including VPN, firewall, and VLAN management (experience with Ubiquiti Unifi preferred). Hands-on experience managing Windows environments, GSuite administration, hardware lifecycle management, and troubleshooting. Experience with credential management, compliance practices, and access control processes. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Comfortable balancing tactical execution with strategic thinking. Ideal Candidate Profile Highly adaptable and proactive, comfortable working autonomously. Thrives in startup environments; capable of rapidly building infrastructure from scratch. Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with all organizational levels. Results-driven, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement. Benefits Be a part of a passionate and innovative team Work on groundbreaking technology in robotics and automation Opportunity to shape the future of logistics and freight industries Competitive compensation and equity options Comprehensive benefits package Unlimited PTO

Stanton Chase is our sole recruitment source for this position. To be considered an applicant for this position, e-mail your resume to j.torres@stantonchase.com and include the position code PR25026 in the subject line. Job # PR25026 Job Title Technical Services Director Office Location Houston, TX Business Function /Department Business Development Sales Territory, if applicable General Role Description Define and execute comprehensive strategies for the Company's Technical Services (TS) to meet the short and mid-term period (1 to 3 years) of the Mid-Range Plan (MRP) and the long-term (3 to 5 years) strategy and the healthy, sustainable, and profitable growth of the Company. Role Accountabilities - Develop the annual MRP to forecast the orders, sales, and contribution margin for the TS market segment in alignment with the Company's goals and in collaboration with BU leadership - Manage the Design Request process for new product requirements to product development teams - Assess the Company’s capabilities, products, services, and technologies and recommend new TS offerings and enhancements that position the BUs to achieve long-term TS objectives - Determine key wants and needs of the existing industries, markets, and market segments and monitor industry and macro-economic trends to assess how these factors might change over time - Develop Marketing Requirement Specifications (MRS) and Development Request Sheets (DRS) for new products, solutions, and upgrades to existing products to position the BUs to achieve long-term objectives - Monitor and investigate industry technical service trends, the Company’s market position, competitive threats, and opportunities in the market to assess how these factors might affect current offerings and change over time and to recommend new and enhanced offerings - Use analytics and metrics to drive strategic decision-making as it relates to technical services - Develop and execute Go-To-Market strategy and collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and BU leadership on TS product launch - Coordinate and review commercial proposals for accuracy, adherence to company policies, and profitability with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and business executives in accordance with corporate guidelines and in a timely manner - Provide input to initial due diligence on potential M&A targets in relation to new markets and industries to ensure these activities support long-term organization plans in collaboration with the Business Development team - Proactively and positively promote and exemplify the Company brand to internal and external contacts and the general public - Develop and execute strategic business plans for the BUs’ entry and offerings of TS to clients, in collaboration with BU and Business Development senior management - Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the system by which client relationships are strengthened and the TS orders strategy is fulfilled effectively - Ensure consistent branding guideline compliance throughout the Company in collaboration with the Global Marketing team - Diagnose gaps between the function's current and desired performance and deploy strategies to resolve - Ensure key information about project performance is acquired and monitored in coordination with other BU management - Ensure effective risk management and communication, in compliance with Company and parent company policies and contractual terms and conditions, to protect the organization from liability - Develop and implement strategies to Increase internal and external awareness and understanding of the BU's objectives and achievements via effective public relations and advertising in global and local media programs in collaboration with the Global Marketing team - Ensure effective design, development, implementation, measurement, and management of the TS systems to increase capability and performance - Develop and manage a system to track current TS offerings and standardization across the BU's - Coordinate and influence within the entire organization to secure resources and solutions to execute the TS strategies - Determine the budget and business resources required for advertising, sales and marketing collateral, trade shows, technical seminars, and related material and activities in coordination with the BUs’ commercial leadership - Plan and execute projects to aid in improving and growing the BUs’ business to meet goals set by BU senior management - Build and sustain productive relationships with the parent and group companies to ensure collaboration and responsiveness to ensure open communications of technical service programs, activities, and best practices to expand the overall technical services business - Report results for TS Orders and Sales as scheduled and requested to Company and parent company management, including, but not limited to research, analysis, evaluation, and recommendations General Employee Accountabilities - Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager - Give manager best advice - Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified - Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager - Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment - Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws - Recommend viable improvements proactively - Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes Requirements Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, computer science, engineering, or engineering technology or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience - 2 years of project or program management experience - 5 years in a direct client-facing position in any combination of oil and gas, metals, mining, port solutions, renewable energy systems, paper, or related general industries - 2 years' experience in specifying, designing, and/or commissioning electrical and automation systems for metals, port solutions, paper, renewable energy, and/or related general industries - Demonstrated success in business development in a complex business environment with commercial activities in any combination of the oil and gas, metals, mining, port solutions, renewable energy systems, paper, or related general industries - Demonstrated successful experience in business management and strategic planning - Proven ability to work across functional teams - Demonstrated ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on, tactical work - Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills - Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts - Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility - Proficiency in MS Office, a CRM tool, and ERP business system - Availability to travel domestically, up to approximately 10%, and internationally, up to approximately 5%, sometimes with limited notice - Demonstrated use of keen business acumen to develop effective strategies and determine appropriate priorities for improved business results - Proven ability to work effectively, influence without authority, and achieve business goals collaboratively across all functions and levels of an organization Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated success leading teams to accomplish business goals - MBA or Master's in applicable field - 8 years' sales or business development experience in any combination of oil and gas, metals, mining, port solutions, renewable energy systems, paper, or related general industries - Experience in a business with foreign ownership, preferably Japanese - Demonstrated successful experience in business management and strategic planning Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

About the Role Are you passionate about transforming raw data into real business impact? We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Data Strategy & Engineering Lead to architect the future of data at one of the nation's leading real estate companies. In this role, you'll do far more than build pipelines—you'll drive a firm-wide transformation that empowers smarter decisions, accelerates AI integration, and unlocks the full value of our data. As the firm’s go-to data leader, you'll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to understand business needs, build scalable infrastructure, and deliver insights that shape the direction of our company. You'll play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities in generative AI, predictive analytics, and beyond. What You’ll Do Architect Our Data Future Evaluate current infrastructure and define a scalable, future-ready data strategy. Establish and maintain data governance, quality, and reliability standards. Build the Engine Design and develop robust ETL/ELT workflows for structured and unstructured data. Create and optimize data pipelines across cloud platforms (preferably Azure, but open to AWS/GCP). Use Python, SQL, and modern tools to turn messy data into business-ready intelligence. Collaborate and Deliver Impact Partner with teams across finance, leasing, operations, and development to understand their data needs. Build intuitive dashboards and reporting tools that bring data to life and support real-time decisions. Champion best practices for data entry, hygiene, and stewardship across the organization. Lead with AI & Innovation Help shape and lead generative AI initiatives—from experimentation to implementation. Collaborate on building proprietary tools powered by machine learning and AI technologies. Why You’ll Love It Here High Impact: Play a critical role in a transformative company-wide data initiative. Cutting-Edge Work: Help shape how AI and predictive analytics redefine real estate. Cross-Industry Exposure: Collaborate across disciplines in a fast-moving, data-hungry environment. Growth Opportunity: Lead with autonomy and help set the data agenda from the ground up. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Deep experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL), or similar cloud platforms. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with dbt, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus. Proven ability to design and scale data infrastructure and pipelines. Excellent communicator with a knack for translating technical work into business value. Familiarity with generative AI, APIs (e.g., OpenAI), or LLM frameworks is a strong bonus. About WS Development Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence. We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

About Kanbrick:  Kanbrick acquires, operates, and builds midsize businesses, providing a long-term alternative to private equity. Leveraging the Kanbrick Business System (KBS), we partner closely with our operating companies to accelerate growth, operational excellence, and lasting value creation. Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-oriented, grounded in practical execution and continuous improvement.  Our vision for AI:   At Kanbrick, we believe AI and technology can transform and strengthen both our companies and the way we work ourselves. With our long-term approach, we don't see AI merely as a tool to quickly automate workflows and reduce costs, but rather as a powerful means to fundamentally reshape how we create value for customers and compete in our markets. At our operating company, our teams often already have great ideas about how AI could help them achieve or evolve their strategies, and we want to both help shape their imaginations as to what’s possible and help them bring those ideas to life. Internally at Kanbrick, we’re committed to quickly becoming an AI-native organization across every aspect of our work. Our goal is simple: to become the very best at implementing AI practically and effectively within midsize businesses.  Learn more at www.kanbrick.com  Position Overview:  We are seeking a VP of AI & Technology to drive the adoption of AI and technology at Kanbrick and across our operating companies. You will lead efforts to identify, prioritize, and execute AI / technology implementation opportunities – working closely with Kanbrick’s internal teams on their own our workflows (sourcing, investing, community) and working with the our KBS team to partner with our operating companies to ensure AI readiness, strategic alignment, and effective execution of technology opportunities. You’ll personally develop early-stage pilots, navigate existing technology infrastructures, and manage third-party development teams to deliver robust, scalable AI / technology solutions at Kanbrick’s operating companies. Our preferred location is Charlotte, NC for this position.  Key Responsibilities & Objectives:  AI / Technology Strategy & Roadmap  Create and lead a clear, practical strategy and roadmap for AI / Technology across Kanbrick and our operating companies.   Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities based on clear value, feasibility, and fit within larger strategy of the business. We don’t see AI as a strategy in and of itself, but rather as an effective tool to deliver on strategy – so it’s critical that this person be deeply versed in each company’s strategy, understanding its customers and competitive dynamics. In midsize businesses, the right solution often isn’t necessarily the most novel or complicated solution, but the one that most clearly creates deeper competitive advantage. This means also being well versed in company KPIs and connecting technology strategy directly to improvement of the most critical measures.  AI Pilot Development & Solution Scaling  Lead early AI / technology pilots by working closely with teams on the ground—mapping out workflows, documenting requirements, and building excitement and buy-in.  Quickly build and iterate prototypes to validate ideas and demonstrate value.  Move successful pilots into full production by identifying, building, and managing nearshore or offshore development teams, ensuring solutions are delivered smoothly and securely.  Productize resulting solutions to scale them across Kanbrick – deploying them at other relevant Kanbrick operating companies.   Enterprise Technology Advisory & AI Readiness  Act as a trusted advisor and coach for our operating company leaders and technology teams, helping them navigate bigger-picture technology decisions, including infrastructure, systems architecture, data strategy, and cybersecurity.  Help our businesses get ready to adopt AI, making sure they have the right data, infrastructure, and organizational mindset in place to be successful.  Capability Building & Organizational Change  Lead the charge in building enthusiasm, skills, and understanding around AI / technology through practical mentorship, training sessions, and engaging workshops.  Foster a culture that embraces AI’s potential, making sure teams across our businesses are eager and equipped to leverage AI effectively.  Desired Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.  Curious, adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.  Collaborative, articulate, and effective communicator.  Ambitious, proactive, and results-driven.  Kind; with strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships.  Pragmatic – excited to tackle challenges unique to midsized, family-owned, and 'Main Street' businesses.  Requirements Qualifications / Experience:  AI & Technical Capability:  Hands-on software development experience or prior background as a developer, including the ability to independently develop functional AI prototypes using no-code, low-code platforms, APIs, scripting, or coding.  Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation technologies.  Enterprise IT Expertise:  Knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure including cloud platforms, data management, cybersecurity, and system integration.  Ability to act as a trusted advisor and executive-level mentor to operating company IT teams, providing guidance beyond AI to broader technology strategy, infrastructure decisions, and leadership development.  Business Acumen & Program Leadership:  Demonstrated capability to prioritize projects based on measurable business impact and feasibility, while aligning initiatives with clear strategic business outcomes.  Experience managing AI projects from pilot stage through to scaled implementation, including managing third-party developers.  Stakeholder & Communication Skills:  Exceptional ability to clearly articulate complex AI concepts to diverse (often less technical) stakeholders.   Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to drive adoption and organizational change.  Education & Background:  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience in technical fields strongly preferred.   2-3+ years of management consulting experience preferred.  Mid-Market Experience: Experience working with mid-market businesses, understanding their unique constraints and opportunities preferred, but not required.  Benefits What We Offer  A collaborative, high-performing team culture.  Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the success of a growing investment partnership.  Exposure to challenging and rewarding projects.  Competitive salary and benefits package.  At Kanbrick, you will have the opportunity to work alongside leaders who are transforming the industry in an environment that is innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative. You will be an integral part of the team, helping drive the company’s success and growth while also having room to develop and grow professionally. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and are passionate about providing high-caliber support to visionary leaders, we want to hear from you. 

Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence. Global Dimensions is seeking a Senior Knowledge Manager (Req Analysis) for upcoming opportunities Fort Meade, MD, near Columbia, MD. The Senior Knowledge Manager (Req Analysis): Assists in aligning processes and technologies to facilitate information sharing among analysts and organizations for analytic production. Utilizes centralized and peripheral databases, content management systems, and records management systems to shape workflows and processes. Compiles reports detailing performance, usage metrics, and future needs for existing knowledge management capabilities, including but not limited to search, discovery, storage, retrieval, and formal production and taskings. Distributes intelligence products across various networks and portals. Develops information system requirements that support mission needs while aligning with DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community system architecture standards. Gathers or updates user and functional system requirements through interviews, system reviews, and process assessments. Assists in the creation of logical data models based on functional requirements. Develops use cases for new applications and evaluates system factors in detail, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software needs, and reliability characteristics. Works with users to define problems, assess system data availability, validate requirements, and address system design issues. Demonstrates the ability to work independently with moderate supervision and collaborate as part of a knowledge management (KM) team. Coordinates and engages in all relevant KM meetings and activities. Keeps requirements documentation up to date, including information stored across various data repositories. Requirements TS/SCI security clearance, must be willing to undergo CI Poly Security + CE (within six months of hire) Desired Experience: At least 12 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of that experience in the past 2 years. Desired Education: A Master’s degree in a field related to the labor category from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field combined with an additional 5 years of senior-level experience, totaling 17 years as a substitute for the Master’s degree. Exhibits a deep understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the labor category activities necessary to fulfill mission objectives. Demonstrates expertise in both qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies, actively pursuing advancements in academia or other relevant fields that influence tradecraft techniques. Shows the ability to define new or innovative research approaches that enable thorough assessments, contributing to high-level tasks and objectives. Conducts detailed analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management challenges across organizational and intra-Intelligence Community (IC) boundaries, effectively communicating key findings. Displays the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Proficiently reviews analytic products to ensure logical coherence, adherence to tradecraft standards, and solid support for conclusions; regularly tests the analytical rigor of products. Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Role Overview We’re launching an internal AI/LLM venture and seeking a true co-founder who will lead our technical vision, drive product development, and build a world-class data science practice. You’ll partner directly with leadership, own the roadmap for th products, and help spin out a high-growth AI startup from within our organization. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Define and execute the end-to-end AI/LLM technical strategy—from data ingestion and model selection to fine-tuning, scaling, and deployment. Product Development: Collaborate with product management to translate market needs into AI features; prototype rapidly and move to production. Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and manage data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers. Establish best practices for MLOps, A/B testing, and monitoring. Incubation & Operations: Set up infrastructure, tooling, and processes to support agile experimentation and continuous iteration within the incubator. Stakeholder Alignment: Present technical plans, milestones, and trade-offs to executive sponsors; coordinate with legal, security, and compliance for data governance. Go-to-Market Support: Work alongside go-to-market teams to craft demos, pilot programs, and proofs-of-concept that showcase our LLM capabilities to early customers. Equity & Ownership: Act as a true co-founder with an equity stake—aligning long-term incentives on growth, fundraising, and exit strategies. Required Qualifications Proven Co-Founder/Leadership Experience: Founded or co-founded at least one AI or data-centric startup, or led a ground-up AI initiative with demonstrable impact. Deep Data Science Expertise: Example: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field; 3+ years in data science or ML engineering roles. LLM Mastery: Hands-on experience fine-tuning, evaluating, and deploying large-language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Mistral) at scale. Production-Grade ML Ops: Expertise with infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker), data pipelines (Airflow, Prefect), and model-serving frameworks (TensorFlow Serving, TorchServe). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Track record partnering with product, design, and commercial teams to ship AI-driven features under tight timelines. Fundraising Savvy: Comfortable presenting technical vision to investors and participating in pitch decks, due diligence, and board meetings. Preferred Experience Successful exit or fundraising round in an AI-focused venture Open-source contributions in NLP or ML communities. Familiarity with prompt engineering frameworks and evaluation metrics for generative AI. What We Offer Equity & Co-Founder Status: Significant founder equity in the new venture alongside a competitive salary. Autonomy & Resources: Backing from our parent company’s engineering, design, and go-to-market teams plus a dedicated R&D budget. Growth & Impact: A rare opportunity to incubate a cutting-edge business from day one and shape the future of AI within a growing organization.