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Clinical Program Manager - Essex Management
Remote in US except, if in Maryland, DC, VA & Delaware; must be comfortable in being on client site at least once a week.
This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
We are seeking a highimpact, strategic, and executionoriented directorlevel Program Manager to lead and mature the organization's program strategy, delivery excellence, and client enablement capabilities. This role provides both strategic leadership and handson management, including direct oversight of staff and responsibility for career development, coaching, and performance management.
This role will shape how internal departmental initiatives and client programs are planned, governed, staffed, measured, and communicated, ensuring delivery rigor while enabling flexibility and innovation across diverse client environments.
This role works in close partnership with portfolio, engineering, bioinformatics, data science, and business development leadership to ensure integrated delivery, effective resource utilization, proactive risk management, and an exceptional client experience.
The ideal candidate is a decisive people leader and systems thinker who thrives in complex and evolving environments, balances strategy with execution, and brings a strong client first mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in deliveryfirst mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in delivery.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute departmental goals and objectives aligned to enterprise strategy, contract priorities, and client mission outcomes; define and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and data-informed decision-making.
- Design, implement, and continuously mature program management, governance, and delivery enablement frameworks that scale across portfolios while ensuring compliance with federal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio, program, and project health through standardized dashboards, metrics, and reporting-enabling proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and performance trends.
- Partner with portfolio and divisional leadership to support investment prioritization, funding decisions, and resource allocation, balancing client commitments, growth objectives, and staff sustainability.
- Ensure full lifecycle contract execution excellence, including initiation, execution, closeout, client reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement integration.
- Lead people management strategy for the department, including performance management, career development, succession planning, training pathways, and promotion readiness.
- Own departmental workforce and strategic resource planning, including forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, capacity planning, skills development, and certification alignment.
- Ensure compliance with staff allocations plans, time reporting, and internal policies across billable, internal, and strategic initiatives.
- Actively support business development efforts, including RFP solutioning, staffing models, transition planning, delivery onboarding, and ongoing executive client engagement.
- Champion quality-by-design principles across all delivery artifacts and processes; oversee SOP evolution, process training, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain strong awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology trends; represent the organization through thought leadership, publications, conferences, and strategic forums.
Required Skills:
- Advanced expertise in program, portfolio, and PMO leadership, including framework design, governance models, and delivery maturity assessments (e.g., PMI, PMO, Agile/Hybrid environments).
- Strong command of program operations, including financial management, forecasting, risk and issue management, resource optimization, and executive reporting.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex life sciences and health IT programs supporting clinical research, bioinformatics, public health, biomedical informatics, and regulated data environments.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, advise clients, and align cross-functional teams around shared outcomes.
- Proven problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities, with a track record of driving process improvement, operational scalability, and organizational maturity.
- Ability to rapidly assess priorities, adapt to evolving client environments, and translate strategy into executable roadmaps.
- Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge, including clinical research regulations, healthcare privacy, and federal IT compliance standards (e.g., FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMI, ISO).
- Experience operating in federal health environments (e.g., HHS, NIH, NCI), with familiarity across consulting delivery models, contract vehicles, and business development lifecycle.
Required Areas of Focus:
Program Management Leadership
- Own and evolve client-facing program and project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with mission goals, regulatory requirements, funding constraints, and delivery capacity
- Contribute to standardized BD-to-Delivery transition processes, ensuring early engagement, clarity of scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, and accountability prior to execution.
- Ensure consistent contract execution through disciplined tracking of deliverables, milestones, financials, and performance metrics, including CPAR inputs and self-assessments.
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise delivery dashboards, providing visibility into:
- Program and project health summary
- Resource utilization and capacity
- Budget performance and forecasting
- Risk and issue trends
- Key milestones and outcomes
Contract performance and quality metrics
- Establish and enforce a structured reporting cadence to support proactive leadership engagement and timely decision-making:
- Weekly: Project and program status
- Monthly: Portfolio performance and financial reviews
- Quarterly: Strategic outlook, risk posture, and growth alignment
- Serve as a senior client relationship leader, cultivating trusted partnerships and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance delivery value and expand engagements.
Financial & Resource Management
- Partner with leadership teams to define, manage, and optimize portfolio, program, and project-level budgets.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource capability matrix capturing skills, certifications, experience, performance insights, and availability.
- Optimize workforce utilization by aligning staffing decisions with delivery needs, staff development goals, and long-term organizational strategy.
- Lead and support staff transitions, onboarding, promotions, and role changes with minimal delivery disruption.
- Drive training and capability development strategies aligned to SOPs, industry standards, and evolving client needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Act as a senior liaison between executive leadership, program teams, and client stakeholders.
- Strengthen client partnerships through structured feedback mechanisms, contract / project performance reviews, and strategic planning engagements to support change agility and account growth.
- Enable cross-division collaboration to ensure integrated delivery and shared accountability.
- Communicate performance, risks, and opportunities through clear dashboards, briefings, and executive presentations.
Advisory & Consultation
- Provide strategic advisory services to internal and external stakeholders navigating complex program and project and delivery challenges.
- Translate technical, business domain, and operational concepts into actionable strategies that enable informed decision-making.
- Serve as a trusted advisor supporting both delivery excellence and organizational growth.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a scientific, health, or program management discipline preferred. PMP or equivalent certification desired.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior program strategy and delivery leadership roles across federal, academic, and private-sector environments.
- Program Leadership: Extensive experience program management, PMO leadership, governance, financial management, and large-scale delivery enablement.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong background in life sciences, clinical research, bioinformatics, health informatics, and public health.
- Leadership & Business Acumen: Proven ability to lead distributed teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and influence at the executive level.
- Business Development: Demonstrated success supporting client growth, solution design, and consulting delivery models.
- Federal Health IT Experience: Experience supporting HHS, NIH, NCI, or similar agencies strongly preferred.
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
- Flexible Approved Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Work From Home Anywhere in the US
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Program/Project Manager for New Product Development (NPD) provides strategic leadership and hands-on orchestration of complex, cross-functional, system-level engineering programs that span hardware, controls, software and manufacturing domains from concept through commercialization. This leader builds and manages integrated program plans across all functions to deliver innovative solutions that meet the highest safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact. The Program/Project Manager fosters collaboration, innovation and learning across functions and drives execution through schedule integrity (capacity planning, critical path), proactively identifies and mitigates risks, ensures manufacturing and supplier readiness, and facilitates governance using Rite-Hite's New Product Development process and the appropriate Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid methods. Additionally, the Program/Project Manager will help evolve and shape Rite-Hite's NPD process to scale appropriately for the various types of NPD projects and business needs while driving consistent adoption through the NPD stakeholder community. The Program/Project Manager integrates systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and an iterative approach to accelerate value delivery and build a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
KEY OUTCOMES
- On-time to launch: 90% of NPD stage gate milestones met; 85% of programs launch on or before target dates.
- Quality at launch and customer value: First-pass build yield and early field performance meet or exceed targets; post-launch defect rate/warranty within target thresholds while delivering tangible customer and market value.
- Business case realization: Internal program cost + orders, sales and margin aligned with business case; variance drivers identified with corrective actions.
- Readiness: Manufacturing, supplier, service and go-to-market readiness complete per integrated system-level program plan; no critical "late surprises."
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Strategic Leadership:
Partner with the business unit leadership team to execute prioritized complex, multi-disciplinary New Product Development programs to deliver target safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact.
- Ensure alignment on requirements (VOC), product/feature scope and acceptance criteria.
- Apply systems engineering management principles to ensure integration across mechanical, controls, electrical, and software disciplines.
- Facilitate business and technical trade-offs to protect customer value; escalate issues with data, options and recommendations.
- Act as a connector between strategy and execution, aligning engineering, product, and business roadmaps.
- Provide thought leadership on program management best practices and emerging trends and supporting technologies in the field.
- Support business unit annual capacity planning to help determine next fiscal year roadmaps and strategic plans.
Program and Project Management:
Aligned with the business unit strategy and roadmap, build and maintain integrated program plans across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Applications, Service, IT, HR, Legal/IP and Finance.
- Own the integrated program plan with explicit dependencies, resource loading and a continuously maintained critical path.
- Establish and manage scope/schedule/cost baselines with formal change control.
- Maintain a living schedule risk analysis with scenario planning; create what-if plans and recovery paths.
Governance and Standardization:
Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodologies, frameworks and processes. Ensure consistent application of governance policies, risk management, and quality assurance across all projects and programs.
- Operate within Rite-Hite's New Product Development process; scale the process as appropriate for the scope of each program; prepare and run program reviews (core team, stakeholder updates, stage gates with clear entry/exit criteria), documented decisions and follow-ups.
- Champion and continuously improve Rite-Hite's New Product Development stage gate process across all functions with ongoing training, standard tools/templates, and best practice sharing.
- Blend Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid appropriately across hardware and embedded/software components; ensure traceability from requirements to test/validation.
- Identify and eliminate systemic bottlenecks that limit innovation or cross-functional efficiency.
Resource Management:
Lead resource planning and allocation across projects and programs to ensure optimal utilization. Identify and resolve labor, asset, plant, vendor, etc. conflicts and ensure adequate staffing for high-priority projects. Proactively surface cross-program dependencies and resolve conflicts.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Link to established business unit KPIs (e.g., on-time stage gates) and establish program-specific leading indicator KPIs (e.g., critical path health) to monitor program health. Track program budgets, capital/tooling and unit economics; partner with product management and finance on business case gating and post-launch performance. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads without direct authority; fosters a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field from an accredited 4-year university.
- 5-10 years' experience leading complex new product development and system-level programs for industrial/electro-mechanical products or integrated controls-software offerings from concept through launch, with expertise in critical path, dependency mapping and integrated cross-functional planning.
- 3-5 years' experience in a senior role within an EPMO or similar role with oversight of strategic direction or project management across an organization.
- Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional hardware, software and service programs with manufacturing and supply chain integration in a matrix-based organization.
- Experience operating within a stage-gate or milestone NPD process; familiarity with DFM, FMEA, V&V, pilot builds and commercialization.
- Proven track record delivering on schedule and business case with rigorous risk management and change control.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills.
- Strong experience in managing relationships, facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts with senior leadership, business leaders and other key stakeholders, with the ability to influence decision-making and drive alignment across an organization.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience in manufacturing and sales/industrial equipment industries.
- Experience with loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, industrial fans and other material-handling/in-plant safety equipment.
- Experience with Jama, Jira and Confluence management tools.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Gilbane is seeking a Business Development (BD) Professional II that is responsible for leading the business development lifecycle to drive profitable, sustainable growth across multiple market sectors by identifying, positioning, and capturing new clients and opportunities aligned with the goals and objectives of the Business Unit (BU).
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and \"People First\" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities- Consistently delivers and books an annual average of $2-3M in total anticipated profit (as aligned with profit plans) with a focus on building high quality backlog
- Develops and executes a Business Development (BD) plan/pipeline with consultation and guidance from the Director/Senior Director of Business Development, including: Individual BD Roadmap, Market Sector Analysis, Focus/Must Win/Strategic/Strategic Few, and Expected Hit Ratio aligned with BL market mix and gross profit targets
- Contributes to the BU business plan and goals
- Maintains benchmark target of 8-10 focus prospects in CRM at all times, reflecting a mix of clients aligned with BU goals
- Demonstrates a mix of new and residual sales
- Creates and articulates capture and differentiation strategy for each focus pursuit
- Develops champions on pursuits and regularly completes majority of pre-sell steps
- Develops understanding of market conditions
- Knows regular and occasional competitors national and regional that Gilbane encounters in the market, as well as basic competitive profile
- Demonstrates the ability to articulate the principal Gilbane differentiators versus most regular competitors
- Demonstrates an understanding of project delivery options and can articulate benefits to clients
- Develops acumen in legal and risk review
- Manages L1/L2 and supports L3/ERR process and documentation for pursuits
- Supports commercial strategy for pursuits including fee, general conditions, profit levers and enhancements that are commercially competitive
- Manages and directs sales deliverables to support pursuits including planning and communications with operations and sales and marketing support
- Creates suitable technical content and manages operations partners effectively in developing project-specific operations input to proposals/ presentations
- Obtains debriefs on all wins and losses, and posts information to the competitive intelligence database
- Maintains ongoing client relationships after project start-up
- Participates with PIC/PX in client satisfaction process
- Actively participates and engages in leadership roles in suitable professional political, community organizations, with an increasing focus on client/market organizations
- Develops a strong network within the local Architect, Engineer, Construction (A/E/C) community
- Engages operations personnel and subject matter experts throughout the sales process
- Develops the ability to coach, mentor, and train Operations partners on matters related to business development
- Maintains CRM and personal roadmap regularly and accurately
- Reports forecast and current activity
- Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
- Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Marketing, or related industry experience
- 3-8 years of business development experience within the A/E/C industry
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and document strategy
- Ability to shape impactful client-facing deliverables
- Demonstrates competitive instinct and behavior while producing a consistently high effort and a focus that intensifies with project pursuits and produces a rapid mastery of the role
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Arlington, VA this ranges from $130,600.00 - $179,500.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
About Joslin Diabetes Center World-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research, Joslin Diabetes Center is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. As one of only 18 NIH-designated Diabetes Research Centers in the United States, and affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin is at the forefront of developing and disseminating innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries globally. Joslin provides highly specialized diabetes care and education to over 20,000 adults and children annually. Its clinical models are recognized as the standard of care for treating diabetes and related complications both in the United States and around the world. The center's team of diabetes educators, including nurses, dieticians, and exercise physiologists, are nationally certified by the American Diabetes Association, ensuring the highest quality of care and education for patients.
The President and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) will serve as a visionary leader responsible for shaping and advancing the scientific and strategic direction of the Joslin Diabetes Center. This executive role will guide innovative research initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining Joslin's position at the forefront of diabetes care and discovery. Working collaboratively with Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) and other strategic partners, the President and CSO will foster a high-performance scientific culture that integrates research excellence with business strategy, regulatory integrity, and clinical impact. The President and CSO will also champion Joslin's unique identity and autonomy as an independent center of excellence, while uniting research, clinical and administrative leadership to drive transformative outcomes in diabetes science and care. As part of this role, the President and CSO will also hold an academic appointment as Full or Associate Professor in the Field of Diabetes at Harvard Medical School (HMS), commensurate with experience, training, achievements, and teaching activities. This is a pivotal leadership position which will present the opportunity to shape our scientific vision, drive transformative innovation, and make a meaningful impact across the organization and beyond.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and implement the scientific vision and long-term strategic roadmap for Joslin Diabetes Center, aligning research, patient care, and education missions
- Ensure integration with BILH while preserving Joslin's unique identity as an independent center of excellence
- Establish and implement strategic priorities in collaboration with the Joslin Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee all core departments, including Research, Clinical Services, Fiscal Services, Fundraising, Commercial Ventures, Quality, and Academia
- Lead, develop, and align executive leadership teams to achieve organizational goals and performance benchmarks
- Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional standards across all scientific activities
- Lead recruitment, retention, and mentorship of high-performing research faculty, scientists, and technical personnel
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and oversee cross-functional scientific programs that align with institutional priorities
- Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer, clinical teams, and BILH leadership to strengthen and integrate patient care initiatives
- Champion quality and safety while supporting alignment with BILH system strategies and Maintaining Joslin's independent clinical and scientific legacy
- Manage financial and strategic commitments from BILH and external stakeholders to support sustained innovation
- Strategically allocate resources to advance scientific objectives and long-term institutional growth
- Drive philanthropic outreach to secure funding for research, innovation, and programmatic development
- Establish external funding pathways through grants, corporate partnerships, and government collaboration
- Align scientific initiatives with enterprise-level business strategy, product development, and innovation goals
- Provide analytical insight and high-level strategic counsel to senior leadership and governing bodies
Key Relationships
- Reports to: Divisional President, Metro Boston BILH and President, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
- BILH Leadership (for clinical and administrative functions)
- Joslin Board (for research and education strategy and direction)
- Direct reports: Research faculty leaders, Chief Medical Officer, At Joslin: COO, Assistant CFO, VP Philanthropy, Director of Special Projects
- Dotted line relationships with: Chief Academic Officer, BILH
Qualifications
- MD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant clinical or scientific field with a focus on diabetes or endocrinology
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in academic medicine, diabetes research, or integrated health systems
- Proven track record of leading complex, multi-institutional integration initiatives
- Deep understanding of diabetes care delivery, translational research, and academic faculty development, with a specific emphasis on diabetes and related metabolic disorders
- Exceptional interpersonal, strategic, planning, and change management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment
Required Competencies
- Leadership and management: Ability to lead and manage a diverse team including direct reports
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate vision, strategy, and goals to various stakeholders
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess and improve clinical workflows, care delivery models, and research programs
- Innovation: Ability to drive innovation in care delivery, research, and community engagement
- Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with institutional leadership, faculty, and external partners
- Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solving skills to address challenges in integration and care delivery
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Range: $350,000.00 USD - $540,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, which may include performance-based incentive bonuses.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Purpose:
Steel America, a business unit of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking 1st Class Manual Field Machinists to work multiple on & off-site projects in and around Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Routine blueprint reading and technical writing to accomplish work tasks.
- Daily use of tools such as micrometers, height gauges, Vernier calipers, and dividing heads to support tasking.
- Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from thousands upwards).
- Non routine maintenance and repair the portable machines tools.
- Routine use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls
- Responsible for system tolerance determination and application.
- Daily tasking will involve work on the following:
- Rudders and Steering systems to include blue checking and fitting, piano wire alignment method, stock straightness determination, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
- Bearings and Bushings to include lubrication types and methods, piano wire fit and alignment method, dial indicator alignment.
- Engines, Motors, and Generators: diesel engines, gas or steam turbines, generators, motors, reduction gears, clutches, PTO's, mount arrangements, systems flushing, heat exchanger (shell/tube and plate/frame), heat exchanger and systems leak testing.
- Propulsion Shafting to include: CPP shafting, hydraulic couplings, clearance (water bearings), wear downs (oil bearings), Piano wire alignment method, dial indicator alignment, FRP spark test, bearing contact determination, shaft straightness (run out) determination.
- Seals to include gaskets, packing, and \"O\"-rings, lips & labyrinth, mechanical, tightness testing.
- Valve work: leak testing, seat types, packing/gasketing/lubrication, lapping, seat types (materials and types).
- Propellers to include Keyed, Tapered, Flanged & Key fits- Solid and Built, CPP Systems, Polishing.
- K. Pumps to include Valving (internal & external), Bearing & Sealing arrangements, Alignment (dial indicator & laser).
- Deck machinery: gear boxes, bearings/seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms
- Instruct lower classes of machinists, manage work/personnel assignments and the requisition of job materials.
- Upholding a safe work environment is key daily tasks require safe handling/use/storage of gasses; safe work practices; PPE; tank safe opening practices; lock-out/tag-out; confined space practices; respirator/harness fit; oil spill response.
Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least seven (7) years of experience as a Machinist.
- Must have experience with manual lathes and mills.
- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other technical trade related documents
- Must have adept mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
- Must have clean driving record.
Desired Qualifications:
- Technical training preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Position requires you to gain and maintain access to government and military installations, often requiring completion of stringent background checks and screenings.
- May require the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level of security clearance depending on the contract.
- Must be able to provide proper documentation as needed to process access/clearance (e.g. birth certificate, identification card, etc.).
Travel Requirements:
- Frequent Travel; 50% or less.
- International travel required on a nonstandard routine.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Who We Are:
We are Lever, a marketing agency that stands at the intersection of experience and innovation. Lever is a place where the acumen of industry experts harmonizes with the latest advancements in advertising technology. Our focus? Spotlighting our clients, the true protagonists of our success narratives.
Our team is a dynamic collective of individuals, united in their pursuit of excellence and innovation. We foster a culture of transparency and adaptability, building partnerships grounded in trust and mutual growth. At Lever, we are more than just an agency; we are a community of marketing professionals who are curious, driven, and committed to delivering results that surpass expectations.
As a potential member of the Lever team, you would be joining an organization that values great work, strong integrity, and high morale. We are growth-oriented, constantly seeking avenues to not only enhance our clients’ journeys, but also to nurture careers and foster lasting relationships.
Join us at Lever, where we are reshaping the marketing landscape, one success story at a time.
How We Define Success in This Role:
The Account Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of a dedicated client pod. This individual is ultimately responsible for the health, performance, and growth of the clients assigned to their pod.
Success in this role is defined by the ability to lead client relationships, guide strategic direction, and ensure that the pod consistently delivers high-quality marketing performance. The Account Director ensures that campaign strategy, media execution, and client communication remain aligned with each client’s business objectives.
A successful Account Director demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of digital marketing. They are able to guide both clients and internal teams toward effective marketing solutions while maintaining accountability for results.
The Account Director works closely with the Media Director to ensure that marketing strategies translate into effective campaign execution across platforms. They are also responsible for mentoring and managing the client-facing and operational members of their pod.
This role reports to the Director of Client Success and works closely with the Media Director assigned to the pod.
Primary Ownership Areas:
- Client relationship health
- Strategic direction of accounts within the pod
- Revenue growth and retention within the pod
- Escalation management
- Performance accountability for pod clients
What You’ll Do:
Lead Client Strategy and Relationship Management
Serve as the senior strategic advisor for clients within your pod, ensuring that Lever’s marketing initiatives align with each client’s broader business goals.
Develop and guide long-term marketing strategies that incorporate multiple digital channels, audience insights, and evolving platform capabilities.
Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders through thoughtful communication, strategic guidance, and proactive problem solving.
Identify opportunities to expand client engagements by introducing new strategies, marketing channels, and performance initiatives that support business growth.
Serve as the primary escalation point for client concerns, ensuring that challenges are addressed quickly and effectively.
Lead and Manage a Cross-Functional Pod Team
Oversee the overall performance and coordination of the pod supporting your client portfolio.
Manage Account Strategists and Project Managers within the pod, providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership.
Ensure that all pod members remain aligned around client goals, campaign priorities, and deliverables.
Collaborate closely with the Media Director to align client strategy with media planning and execution.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the pod.
Oversee Strategic Marketing Planning
Guide the development of marketing strategies that incorporate paid media channels such as paid search, paid social, programmatic media, and emerging advertising platforms.
Ensure that marketing strategies reflect a strong understanding of audience behavior, competitive positioning, and industry trends.
Collaborate with Media Directors to ensure campaign plans are aligned with broader strategic goals.
Support the development of testing frameworks, measurement approaches, and optimization strategies that improve marketing performance.
Ensure Operational Excellence Across Accounts
Work with the Project Manager to ensure deliverables remain organized, timelines are maintained, and client commitments are met.
Review reporting insights and campaign performance to ensure that strategies remain aligned with client objectives.
Ensure that the pod operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
Maintain visibility into client budgets, campaign performance trends, and strategic opportunities across the pod’s accounts.
Drive Client Growth and Long-Term Partnerships
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional marketing services, new channel initiatives, and strategic recommendations.
Work with agency leadership to develop growth strategies for key accounts.
Ensure that Lever continues to deliver strategic value that strengthens long-term client partnerships.
What You’ll Bring:
A strategic mindset combined with strong leadership and communication skills. You are comfortable guiding client strategy while managing internal teams responsible for execution.
5+ years of experience in digital marketing, marketing strategy, account management, and/or client services within a marketing agency or performance-focused environment.
Strong understanding of integrated digital marketing channels including paid search, paid social, programmatic media, and performance marketing strategies.
Experience managing complex client relationships and guiding marketing strategies across multiple channels.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor employees, and coordinate cross-functional work.
Strong analytical thinking and comfort interpreting marketing performance data to guide strategic decisions.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex marketing strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple client priorities simultaneously.
Benefits Shortlist:
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and personal time-off package
- Remote work flexibility
- Company donation match — you donate, we donate
- Time off for community service
About the Company
We improve the safety of patients, clinics, their staff and the environment by transforming the way infection prevention practices are understood and conducted and introducing innovative technologies that deliver improved standards of care. Nanosonics is a company that specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the automated reprocessing of reusable medical devices.
Today, Nanosonics has a global presence with offices across Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan. Global HQ is located in Macquarie Park, Sydney, where all Research & Development, Manufacturing and Corporate functions reside. The US Corporate HQ is located in Indianapolis, IN.
About the Role
The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing and engineering operations at the Nanosonics Indianapolis Manufacturing Site, a chemical packaging facility operating automated mixing and bottling lines.
The role is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient production while delivering business outcomes for quality, cost, delivery, and performance. The position operates within a global manufacturing model, ensuring alignment with Nanosonics’ standardised and harmonised manufacturing systems and the corporate Quality Management System shared with Australian operations.
This role defines how manufacturing outcomes are achieved locally while delivering what is required by the business.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
- Own and execute the site production plan, ensuring work orders are released, scheduled, and completed in line with demand, quality requirements, and capacity constraints.
- Lead daily manufacturing operations for automated chemical mixing and bottling lines.
- Ensure production activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor production performance, identify constraints or losses, and drive corrective actions to meet throughput, yield, and delivery targets.
- Ensure effective shift coverage, resource planning, and capability management of Production Team Members.
Engineering Integration
- Provide leadership for engineering support to production, ensuring equipment reliability, process capability, and line performance are maintained.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve line efficiency, reduce waste, lower COGs, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining product quality.
- Identify, scope, and implement changes to manufacturing processes, equipment, or layouts to improve safety, compliance, capacity, or cost performance.
- Ensure engineering changes are risk-assessed, documented, validated, and implemented without disruption to product quality or regulatory compliance.
- Define and execute site‑level solutions that align with global manufacturing standards, adapting only where local requirements justify deviation.
Work, Health Safety & Environmental Responsibility
- Act as the site leader for Work Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and Nanosonics policies.
- Promote a strong safety culture aligned with global Nanosonics expectations.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, mixing, and packaging of chemicals, with appropriate controls, training, and emergency response readiness in place.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure environmental controls and waste management practices meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure the site operates fully within the Nanosonics Quality Management System, recognising that the Indianapolis site operates under the same Quality certification as Australian operations.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across all manufacturing and engineering activities.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
- Ensure deviations, non‑conformances, and CAPAs related to manufacturing are effectively addressed.
Site Projects and Change Management
- Lead or coordinate cross‑functional projects related to site improvements, compliance upgrades, capacity expansion, or performance enhancement.
- Develop project scopes, timelines, and resource plans aligned with business priorities.
- Ensure changes to processes, equipment, or infrastructure are properly assessed, approved, and implemented.
- Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Leadership & Global Collaboration
- Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Members and Manufacturing Engineers to build capability, accountability, and engagement.
- Set clear expectations and objectives aligned with site and business priorities.
- Build a collaborative working relationship with Australian manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
- Act as the primary manufacturing interface between the Indianapolis site and global operations.
- Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared accountability.
- Build a high‑performance culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 10 years engineering experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- 5 years demonstrated experience in leading and developing engineers
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering and production
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder skills
- Demonstrated experience in delivering solutions that follow best practice problem solving methodology and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong engagement and influencing skills across business functions and at senior management levels
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Opportunities and solutions focused
- Demonstrate urgency for project timelines and able to clearly communicate these to their team and stakeholders
- Commitment to career long development of themselves and their team
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- Customer focused
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline
- Post graduate degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline desirable
- Management experience of five plus years preferred
What We Offer
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options
• Immediately vested 401K (US) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Make a difference in your community with 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off each year, giving you the ability to support a cause or organization of your choice.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a ASX publicly traded, global organization
Salary range:
$165,000 to $180,000 annual salary, plus bonus opportunity
Nanosonics is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, development, and advancement. We uphold the principle of equal pay for equal work and actively work to eliminate any unexplainable pay gaps. If you’re passionate about contributing to an environment where diversity thrives, we encourage you to apply.
DESCRIPTION
Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!
POSITION PURPOSE
As the Principal Packaging Engineer, you will serve as the enterprise-wide technical expert and strategic lead in FDA regulated packaging. The position leverage deep knowledge in packaging including but not limited to design, test methods, standards, and industry insights to create and deliver a pipeline of breakthrough innovations and overall organizational improvement.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, and lead with accountability projects from concept to commercialization. A proactive approach in identifying opportunity areas and a strong drive for results and overall organizational improvement is essential.
This role requires excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The Principal Engineer must take responsibility for technical mentorship and coaching, fostering technical growth and knowledge of junior engineers while strengthening the team’s technical capabilities. As a recognized expert, you will guide internal and external teams on the application of packaging standards (e.g., CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc.), and represent the company in regulatory interactions, technical forums, and industry partnerships.
Success requires exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic influence, and proven ability to align cross-functional teams toward breakthrough innovation. This role is accountable for delivering measurable outcomes and ensuring that packaging innovations translate into tangible business impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Technical Leadership, Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Demonstrate strong ownership and leadership on technical strategies and problem solving while driving projects from concept to commercialization.
- Own the technical roadmap for packaging innovation and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and impact of technical data used to inform decisions.
- Design and direct meaningful and robust research projects or experiments both internally and externally through relationships with academic institutions and industry partners.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaborative research initiatives while mentoring, coaching and guiding junior engineers.
- Analyze experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions from research and guide further development.
- Ensure robust statistical methods are applied where necessary.
- Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges.
- Act as subject matter expert in packaging for FDA regulated products (expert in packaging standards such as CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc).
- Identify, scope and represent the organization at key conferences, seminars and other professional events.
- Stay current and keep stakeholders updated with emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and scientific advancements in packaging.
Innovation and Strategy
- Exhibit a proactive mindset in identifying, vetting and implementing new opportunities for innovation and improvement of the organization.
- Demonstrate ability to think strategically and influence the organization on key initiatives.
- Champion initiatives that deliver quantifiable improvements in product performance, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to bring strategic innovations from concept to launch, ensuring accountability at each stage.
- Develop and execute innovation strategies aligned with business goals, including new technologies, methods, and IP creation.
- Lead the development of new products, technologies, and methods that deliver measurable impact and enhance organizational success.
- Assess and take necessary actions to acquire new in-house technologies to improve PDI’s capabilities.
Project Scoping and Ownership
- Define, communicate and align project goals and request necessary resources for execution cross functionally.
- Hold self and cross-functional teams accountable for meeting project milestones, quality standards, and business objectives.
- Ensure post-launch evaluation and continuous improvement based on performance metrics.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills to drive initiatives forward and overcome challenges.
- Ensure accountability to milestones and objectives while demonstrating strong ownership, coordination and leadership in project execution, anticipating risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in preparing and presenting progress updates, status, reports and findings to senior level management.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
- Packaging Leadership and Effectiveness: leads packaging design development that meets intended performance, safety and regulatory requirements
- Project Acceleration and Execution: Demonstrates initiative in shaping project direction, anticipating potential obstacles and proposing solutions to ensure timelines are met or accelerated. Consistently delivers technical work on time, in scope and aligned to evolving business priorities
- Strategic Technical Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies complex packaging development challenges early, leveraging expertise and leadership to drive resolution paths with minimal rework and high technical rigor.
- Cross-Functional Influence and Alignment: Actively engages and influences cross-functional partners (Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, Quality) to ensure clarity of technical direction, ensure alignment and provide technical strategies, expertise and data to remove barriers impeding project progress
- Pipeline Advancement and Opportunity Identification: Proactively scans internal and external landscapes to identify new opportunities, unmet needs and technology enablers that can strengthen the pipeline and move concepts into development
- Performance will be evaluated based on the ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact.
- Expected to take full ownership of assigned initiatives and proactively resolve barriers to success.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
- New Product development and leadership in a regulated environment.
- Packaging development for FDA regulated products.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 8+ years of relevant experience in product development and R&D support, with a demonstrated track record of scientific and packaging development responsibilities.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong analytical thinking capabilities and mindset
- Strong sense of accountability and commitment to delivering results with excellence and timeliness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make sense of, organize and present complex information
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in ambiguous or evolving environments
- Ability to set specific goals for self and others and organize/align the resources to help achieve goals
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying complexity
- Ability to evolve, learn and implement new systems and programs
- Initiative taker, ambitious and driven
- Resourceful and able to find creative and innovative ways to achieve results
- Demonstrated accountability for project outcomes and ability to drive initiatives to successful completion.
- Proactive leader who takes full ownership of challenges and drives results with urgency and precision.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Mix of lab, manufacturing and office environment
SALARY RANGE:
- $128,000 - $141,000 annually
BENEFITS
PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes:
- Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
- Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Advocacy Program
PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.
At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options.
How We Build at BIG
BIG Construction is a construction management firm specializing in the interior built environment. Founded and led by millennials, we prioritize right-fit solutions over legacy processes and leverage a high-value network to deliver exceptional results.
Guided by our core values—Drive, Trust, Ideas, and Build—we’re committed to building meaningful relationships by understanding and addressing the needs of all stakeholders.
Our proven process—Ask, Listen & Learn. Align. Budget. Contract. Execute. Retain.—ensures every project is approached with curiosity, collaboration, and precision.
At our core, our brand promise remains simple:
We will ask. We will listen. We will learn. We will deliver.
The Opportunity Ahead
BIG Construction is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Founder & CEO, President, and Vice Presidents. This role supports how our leadership team operates day-to-day, helping keep priorities organized, meetings well prepared, and communication clear.
The right person for this role has experience supporting senior leaders, understands how to manage multiple priorities, and knows how to work with discretion and good judgment. You should be comfortable taking ownership, thinking ahead, and handling a wide range of responsibilities.
This role will work closely with the Office Manager to ensure smooth office operations and alignment with leadership priorities. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys staying organized, taking ownership, and helping leaders operate effectively. Over time, this role is expected to take on broader responsibility supporting leadership priorities, coordination, and follow-through across the organization.
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is a strong fit for someone who is organized, reliable, and comfortable supporting senior leaders. You enjoy managing details, staying ahead of priorities, and being trusted to handle important work behind the scenes. You use good judgment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your responsibilities. You’re comfortable working close to leadership discussions and helping turn priorities into action. You anticipate needs, think a step ahead, and bring solutions, not just completed tasks.
Where You’ll Make Your Mark
Executive Support & Strategic Coordination
- Coordinate priorities, information flow, and scheduling alignment across the C-Suite to ensure executives remain informed, prepared, and synchronized.
- Proactively assess and prioritize requests, manage executive communications, and optimize leaders’ time to support strategic focus.
- Manage complex executive calendars for the Founder & CEO, President, and Vice Presidents, including scheduling, conflict resolution, and alignment with business priorities.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, board members, and external partners on behalf of leadership.
Meetings, Communications & Decision Support
- Coordinate logistics for executive meetings, leadership sessions, advisory board meetings, retreats, and company-wide events, including materials, room setup, catering, and access.
- Assist with research, preparation of briefing documents, presentations, and compilation of information to support executive decision-making.
- Draft and edit executive-level communications—including emails, letters of recommendation and announcements—ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment with leadership voice.
- Manage sensitive information, confidential documents, and executive communications with discretion and sound judgment.
Travel, Expenses & Administrative Operations
- Coordinate travel for executives, including itineraries, reservations, accommodations, and logistics.
- Prepare and submit expense reports; collect and organize receipts; reconcile monthly credit card statements; and coordinate with Accounting for timely processing.
- Review and process executive-related invoices, confirm accuracy, and liaise with internal departments as needed.
- Support executive memberships, reservations, and event registrations, including restaurants, conferences, and external engagements.
Process Improvement & Office Support
- Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes, improve executive workflows, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Provide backup coverage for the Office Manager as needed, including phones, mail, visitor reception, kitchen oversight, coordination of deliveries and catering and assistance with general office operations.
Leadership Enablement & Follow-Through
- Support the CEO and President in tracking key priorities, decisions, and follow-ups discussed in leadership meetings, proactively identifying gaps or risks along the way.
- Help ensure commitments and next steps are clearly documented and followed through across teams.
- Prepare summaries, talking points, or synthesized materials to support leadership discussions and decisions.
What Building Success Looks Like
• Executives feel organized, supported, and confident that priorities are being managed effectively.
• Calendars, meetings, and communications are proactive, intentional, and aligned with business needs.
• Leadership meetings and key moments are well-prepared, well-run, and productive.
• Sensitive information is handled with complete discretion and sound judgment.
• Administrative processes are streamlined, documented, and continuously improving.
• The office operates smoothly when providing backup support.
• The Executive Assistant is viewed as a trusted partner and extension of the leadership team.
The Tools You Bring
• Proven experience supporting senior executives (CEO, President, or equivalent), ideally across multiple leaders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams), including complex calendar management.
• Experience coordinating executive travel and managing expense reporting.
• Ability to prepare polished agendas, meeting materials, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong file organization and comfort learning new tools quickly.
• Comfort using AI tools as part of daily work to improve accuracy, efficiency, and organization, while maintaining confidentiality and exercising appropriate judgment.
• Experience in construction, professional services, or fast-paced environments is a plus.
Core Competencies & Attributes
• Exceptional judgment and discretion.
• Strong executive presence and professionalism.
• Ability to anticipate needs and think several steps ahead.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Solutions-oriented and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Clear, concise, and polished communication.
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through.
• Independent thinker who anticipates needs and brings thoughtful recommendations forward.
Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Eligible for performance and company bonuses
Benefits: Full benefits package per company policy, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
The BIG Basics
This role is expected to consistently demonstrate BIG Construction’s core values:
- Drive – Taking ownership and following through.
- Trust – Handling sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
- Ideas – Improving processes and bringing thoughtful solutions forward.
- Build – Creating structure, clarity, and strong working relationships.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Onsite in the Chicago office
• Hybrid collaboration across office, jobsites, and events
• May experience varying noise levels and fast-paced environments
• Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods
• Ability to move about the office to access equipment and supplies
• Ability to set up and take down events
• Occasional lifting of materials or event items (up to 15 lbs)
Final Notes on the Build
This description outlines primary responsibilities but may evolve as BIG continues to grow. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
W2 Contract Project Manager
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 40/week
Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Golden Valley)
Pay: $50-$60/hr
Key Responsibilities
Digital & Experiential Brand Projects
- End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle of digital and experiential projects — from discovery, scoping and planning through implementation, launch, and post-launch optimization.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Marketing, Communications, IT, and business leaders to gather requirements, define objectives and KPIs, align on content strategies, and ensure seamless execution.
- Content & Storytelling Coordination: Coordinate intake of stories, themes, and content from internal and external partners; source and organize assets; and ensure alignment with Mortenson’s brand voice, visual identity, and strategic priorities.
- Multiple Agency & Partner Management: Coordinate and manage multiple agency and production partners, clearly defining roles, scopes, and handoffs; drive integrated workback schedules; and ensure all partners are aligned to shared goals, timelines, and brand standards.
- Project Management Tools & Workflow: Set up, maintain, and optimize a project management tool (e.g., for timelines, tasks, approvals, and documentation); create dashboards, status reports, and standardized workflows to keep cross-functional teams and agency partners aligned and accountable.
- Budget & Timeline Accountability: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resourcing plans; monitor progress against milestones; proactively identify risks; and drive on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Multi-Location Deployment: Scope and coordinate deployment of digital and experiential content for priority offices and facilities, ensuring consistency in quality, messaging, and user experience.
- Scalability & Playbooks: Document standards, workflows, and implementation best practices to support replication and rollout of experiences to additional locations and future initiatives.
Brand Storytelling & Publications
- Project Planning & Leadership: Build and oversee comprehensive project plans for major brand storytelling initiatives, including timelines, workstreams, resource needs, and milestone tracking.
- Content Development: Coordinate the collection of oral histories, interviews, archival materials, project case studies, and other content from team members and stakeholders across the company.
- External Partner Management: Serve as primary liaison with external creative partners and publishers, ensuring alignment on vision, scope, roles, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Narrative & Story Architecture: Collaborate with Communications and Marketing leaders to shape cohesive narratives that highlight Mortenson’s legacy, people, culture, and impact across industries and communities.
- Asset Management: Organize, catalog, and track photos, documents, multimedia, and design files to support both written and visual storytelling, ensuring assets are easy to access and reuse.
- Cross-Channel Alignment: Ensure storytelling is consistent and complementary across physical environments, digital channels, and print or long-form formats, leveraging synergies between projects where possible.
- Budget & Timeline Accountability: Own schedules, budgets, and approval workflows for publication and storytelling projects, keeping stakeholders informed and accountable to key milestones.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager leading digital experience, publishing, technology integration, and/or web development initiatives.
- Strong understanding of storytelling and content workflows across multiple mediums (digital, print, and in-person experiences).
- Experience working with external vendors, creative partners, and publishers, as well as managing cross-functional internal teams.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable project plans.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with defined budgets, timelines, and competing priorities.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, installation and integration of display technologies, and/or book or long-form content production (preferred).