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Project Manager - Quality & Change Management

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Location: Hybrid - Sheridan Road, North Chicago, IL 6 days remote per week)

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager (Non-IT) to support Quality and Change Management activities related to product lifecycle processes. This role focuses on executing and managing Change Plans for operational or product-related changes, ensuring that all required tasks, documentation, assessments, and approvals are completed according to quality guidelines.

The position operates in a cross-functional matrix environment and will collaborate closely with teams across Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure product lifecycle changes are implemented smoothly and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Plan Management

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• Serve as the Change Owner responsible for setting up and managing Change Plans related to product lifecycle activities.
  
• Drive the initiation, execution, and completion of change plans for operational or product-related changes such as packaging updates, process modifications, distribution changes, or documentation updates.
  
• Identify impacted products, markets, and stakeholders and ensure all required actions are documented and completed.
  
• Track and manage tasks, approvals, and timelines until the change plan is successfully closed.
  

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• Work closely with Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to gather required information and complete change plan activities.
  
• Organize and lead project planning meetings with cross-functional teams.
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify task owners, approvers, and due dates for required actions.
  
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure tasks and documentation are completed on time.
  

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• Create and maintain change documentation within Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  
• Work with change control tools and workflow systems such as: OneTrack, TrackWise, SolTRAQs
  
• Ensure change records follow established quality guidelines and documentation standards.
  

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• Monitor progress of change plans and track action items and approvals.
  
• Compile and maintain metrics and reports, including: Open change plans, Outstanding tasks, KPI tracking
  
• Support reporting activities using Excel and internal reporting tools.
  

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• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and workflow optimization.
  
• Maintain a backlog of improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
  
• Support implementation of initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
  

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• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of equivalent professional experience
  
• Experience in Project Management and Change Management
  
• Experience working in cross-functional or matrix environments
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with stakeholders
  
• Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, or similar)
  
• Ability to work independently and manage projects through completion
  

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• Experience working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industries
  
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) or change control platforms
  
• Experience with workflow tools such as OneTrack, TrackWise, or SolTRAQs
  
• Understanding of product lifecycle processes and validation documentation
  
• Experience working with data tracking, KPI reporting, or operational metrics
  

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• Project Management, Change Management / Change Control, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Quality Systems Documentation, Stakeholder Coordination, Process Improvement, KPI Reporting & Data Tracking, Excel Reporting.
  

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• Set up and manage Change Plans related to product lifecycle activities.
  
• Coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams to define scope, tasks, and timelines.
  
• Collect and track information required for change documentation.
  
• Assign and follow up with task owners and approvers.
  
• Ensure documentation and system updates are completed within defined timelines.
  
• Monitor change plan status and escalate risks or delays when necessary.
  
• Track metrics and compile reports related to change activities.
  

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and fluent Spanish/English-speaking individual to join our team at our Spanish-speaking doctor's office. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills in both Spanish and English, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to think quickly on their feet.

Responsibilities:

1. Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, both in person and over the phone.

2. Schedule and manage appointments for patients, ensuring efficient use of doctors' time and proper allocation of resources.

3. Communicate effectively with patients in Spanish and English to gather necessary information and provide appointment details.

4. Verify patient information, including insurance details and contact information, and update records as needed.

5. Assist patients with filling out necessary forms and ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately.

6. Coordinate with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely appointment scheduling.

7. Respond to inquiries from patients, family members, and other visitors regarding appointment availability, office policies, and procedures.

8. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area and waiting room.

9. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email, and faxes.

10. Collaborate with other team members to address any issues or concerns that arise during the course of the day.

Requirements:

1. Fluency in both Spanish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

2. Previous experience working in a medical office or similar environment preferred.

3. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced setting.

4. Proficiency with computer systems and familiarity with scheduling software.

5. Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

7. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.

8. High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in healthcare administration is a plus.

Benefits:

1. Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

2. No work on weekends.

3. Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and medical coverage.

4. Paid time off and vacation policy.

Product Manager

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match

About the Opportunity

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading organization to hire a Product Manager who will drive innovation, profitability, and strategic growth across a diverse product portfolio.

This role is ideal for a data-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in retail manufacturing or industrial product environments and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping product direction—not just responding to customer requests, but proactively identifying opportunities that impact the broader market.

What You’ll Do

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Lead product innovation through competitive analysis, gap identification, and market insights
• Manage and optimize product portfolios, including SKU rationalization and lifecycle management
• Identify new product opportunities aligned with business goals and market demand
• Own product data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to refine product specs, cost structures, and procurement strategies

New Product Development

• Develop and execute product roadmaps focused on innovation and value creation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and market adoption
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product lines

Pricing Strategy

• Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure optimal positioning
• Implement pricing strategies that drive both revenue growth and margin expansion
• Conduct pricing analysis and experiments to evaluate demand and profitability

Channel & Go-to-Market Strategy (Place & Promotion)

• Define and optimize sales channels (distribution, e-commerce, dealer networks, etc.)
• Partner with Marketing to develop promotional strategies, campaigns, and product positioning
• Support merchandising, packaging, and product content strategies across channels
• Build and manage promotional calendars aligned with key sales events and market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on strategy, innovation, and analytics
• Experience in retail manufacturing, industrial, or durable goods environments
• Strong background in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and portfolio management
• Proven ability to influence internal product strategy at scale, beyond individual customer requests
• B2B experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated career stability and long-term impact in prior roles

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support the delivery of enterprise AI and analytics solutions across global clients.

This role focuses on enabling high-performing data and engineering teams, ensuring Agile best practices are applied effectively, and driving consistent delivery outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Enable delivery across data, analytics, and AI teams, ensuring alignment and momentum across workstreams
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to maintain clear, prioritized backlogs
• Track and report on Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery and team productivity
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and delivery risks
• Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Delivery Lead
• Experience supporting data, analytics, or software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to drive delivery outcomes, not just facilitate ceremonies

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, financial services)
• Exposure to AI/ML or data platform environments

Why This Role

• Work on high-impact AI and analytics initiatives across enterprise clients
• Play a key role in driving delivery across data and engineering teams
• Opportunity to influence Agile practices and team performance at scale
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and business

About MathCo

MathCo is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company helping Fortune 500 organizations solve complex business problems through data and AI. Our work spans advanced analytics, AI platforms, and scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 3+ Contract position with a client located in Waukegan, IL

Pay Range: $50/hr - $60/hr (The rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience designing mechanical solutions for electrical and electromechanical systems. This role focuses on sheet metal design, electrical component placement, enclosure design, and wire harness routing, with an emphasis on delivering robust, manufacturable designs that integrate seamlessly with electrical system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for electromechanical products including enclosures, chassis, brackets, and system-level packaging.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CREO or SolidWorks, including GD&T, BOMs, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Develop sheet metal designs that meet structural, thermal, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
• Plan and execute electrical component placement, mechanical packaging, and integration with PCBs, power supplies, connectors, and cable assemblies.
• Design and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies to ensure proper fit, bend radius, and strain relief.
• Partner closely with Electrical Engineers to ensure design compatibility, grounding, shielding, and component accessibility.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize designs for fabrication processes such as sheet metal forming, machining, injection molding, and assembly.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering to incorporate customer requirements and field-use conditions.
• Perform thermal, structural, and airflow considerations in mechanical layouts.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and design revisions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, and compliance with internal standards.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience in an electromechanical or electronics-packaging environment.
• Proficiency in CREO or SolidWorks (assembly modeling, surfacing, sheet metal, drawings).
• Experience with sheet metal enclosure design, component packaging, and mechanical layout for electrical systems.
• Experience with wire harness layout/design and cable management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, and design best practices.
• Experience with thermal management, airflow design, or electronics cooling.
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards (UL, IEC, CE, etc.).
• Knowledge of vibration and shock testing for critical infrastructure products.

If you are interested in this Senior Mechanical Engineer job, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Sunny Kumar at

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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Position Overview

Specific Schedule: 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours afternoon shifts

Hours may be assigned to one caregiver or split among multiple caregivers, depending on availability.

Caregiver needed for elderly male client in the Wheeling, IL. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and experienced with personal care and household support.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid major medical insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
• Bi-weekly pay

• 30 hours per week
  
• 5 visits per week
  
• 6 hours per day
  
• 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours afternoon shifts
  Hours may be assigned to one caregiver or split among multiple caregivers, depending on availability.

• Personal care assistance
  
• Assisting with showers (bed bath)
  
• Wheelchair assistance and operation
  
• Light housekeeping (cleaning and laundry)
  
• Observation and reporting

• Valid authorization to work in the United States
• Previous elderly care experience preferred
• Ability to safely assist with mobility and personal care
• Reliable, dependable, and patient

Compensation details: 19-19 Hourly Wage

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This is a casual (non-benefited) position supporting 3 outpatient locations: Gurnee, Glenview and Vernon Hills. Some weekend coverage may be required.

The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
• Positions patient on examining table and places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
• Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
• Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
• Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
• Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, prioritizes urgent exams and obtains wet reads.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and charged and tracked accurately.
• Initiates service calls for equipment problems.

Required:

• ARRT or ARMRIT
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred:

• ARRT (MR)

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit the Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.