Engineering Jobs in Novato Ca Marin County, CA

Manufacturing Associate

Shift is alternating Saturdays, Sunday-Tuesday (6pm to 7am)

Duration: 1 year contract

Pay Range: $27.00 - $28.00

PROCESS KNOWLEDGE:

Understanding of process theory and equipment operation. Ability to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance. Support initiatives for process optimization. Identify and elevate processing issues and support solutions. Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.).

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures. Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices, and standards into procedures. Capable of writing and reviewing process documents.

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE: Understanding of cGMPs as related to Commercial Operations. Ability to utilize Quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Requests, Action/Alert Reports, etc.).

BUSINESS: Ability to participate on projects and contribute to outcomes. Capability to learn and support new business systems (Track wise, ERP, etc.). Support trending of defined department metrics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling and making numerous equipment connections using hands.

• Independently have the ability to regularly lift, dispense, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.

• May require work around loud equipment. • The use of personal protective equipment will be required.

• Requires various shift based work and off hours.

Skills

•Strong communication skills—verbal and written

•Ability to work in a team environment which includes good conflict resolution and collaboration

•Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

Education

-Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering

-Associate’s degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

Benefits (employee contribution):

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

MELE is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP)/Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) program. MDDUs are assets designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. The program is growing into the full spectrum of CBRN detection, however the emphasis of this support is focused on radiological/nuclear detection operations and instrumentation. The nature of the MDDU force will be voluntary and managed on a rotational basis for scheduled events and short notice requested to deploy. The Program Manager is responsible for providing operational and program support. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and responsible for successful completion of all tasks. This position will be an asset designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position must have experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation.

Responsibilities: Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise regional mobile detection deployment units (MDDU) in delivering critical assistance to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection and interdiction capabilities during domestic law enforcement counterterrorism operations.
• Provide program management, field operations, logistics and inventory, and fleet management support to a national CBRN support capability that assists CWMD's law enforcement and other public safety partners at all levels of government with detecting, reporting, and interdicting WMD threats.
• Develop and deploy to field detection surge deployments to expand operational agencies' threat detection posture and capacity.
• Augment existing capability structures with detection technologies and technical support subject matter experts, and deploy CWMD assets in parallel with existing anti- and counter-terrorism security plans, tactics and procedures.
• Support the management and use of regional screening support teams and equipment trailers to augment partner agency detection and protection efforts that focus on transportation pathways, critical infrastructure, and large-scale events.
• Deploy advanced next generation CBRN detection equipment to enhance existing detection capabilities to meet evolving threats and public safety requirements.
• Supplement public safety agencies at all levels of government with advanced CBRN detection equipment that includes hand-held, man-portable, stationary, mobile, and wide area units for use in diverse deployment tactics and environments.
• Enhance Federal, State, local, tribal and international agencies' (FSLTI) existing CBRN detection capabilities, customize their operation plans and tactics, and enhance their WMD threat detection footprint and posture based on user experience, needs, and requirements for special event, enhanced steady-state, or steady-state detection activities.
• Maintain and provide an extensive suite of CBRN state-of-the-art detection technology and expert training and technical support in equipment operation, deployment tactics, primary and secondary screening, alert/alarm adjudication, and reachback for immediate scientific analysis.
• Strategically locate detection equipment caches and technical support personnel throughout CONUS for immediate short- and long-term support deployments that include national special security events, significant state and local special events, special operations, and multi-agency training and exercise activities.
• Coordinate and integrate with multi-agency operational planning and threat detection activities.

Requirements:

• Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear CBRN detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 12 years relevant experience in R/N detection training and supporting preventive R/N detection mission operations at special events or during steady state operations where R/N detection is regularly employed.
• Knowledgeable in using the following the equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors PRD Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic; Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks; Radiological Isotope Identification Device RIID High-Res/Low-Res; Mobile Radiation Detection Systems. Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment repetitively.
• Excellent verbal and communications skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, monthly report.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience with agency fleet requirements
• This position requires travel between 50 to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories to support program needs. This may include mission deployments over 10-days with back-to-back travel to another mission.
• Must have valid driver's license and able to drive a dually pick-up truck with fifth wheel trailer
• Active CDL license or ability to obtain one immediately upon hire
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance and DHS Suitability.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with biological and/or chemical detection experience and equipment is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience may be substituted for degree

Location: This is a full-time position in Novato, CA, USA

Salary: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The expected salary range for this position is $140K-$180K.

Benefits MELE Offers: Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care. Low-Cost Family Health Care offered. Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation. 401(k) with Employer Match. Cross-training opportunities.

About MELE Associates, Inc.: With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity. MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Group ID: 10189186

Akkodis is seeking a Production Associate for a client located in Novato, CA with this position being fully onsite.

Pay Range: $23/hr - 28/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Production Associate Job Summary:

Job Description:

Understanding of process theory and equipment operation.

Ability to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance.

Support initiatives for process optimization.

Identify and elevate processing issues and support solutions.

Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.).

Education

-Bachelors degree in science related area or engineering

-Associates degree in science related area or a Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

If you are interested in this Production Associate job in Novato, CA then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Agam Bharti 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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Manufacturing Associate

Location: Novato, CA

Assignment: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $28–$32.20/hour (depending on shift)

Schedule

Alternating Saturdays and Sunday–Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Associate to support large-scale bioprocess operations in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring the consistent production of high-quality biologic therapeutics used to treat rare diseases.

The Manufacturing Associate will assist with production activities including buffer and media preparation, equipment operation, and supporting cell culture and purification processes. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on laboratory work, following structured procedures, and contributing to a collaborative production team.

Key Responsibilities

Operate large-scale equipment supporting cell culture and purification operations

Prepare buffer and media solutions for manufacturing batches

Support biopharmaceutical production processes including tangential flow filtration, chromatography, and formulation

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and document work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and regulatory guidelines

Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate process issues when necessary

Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and maintenance activities

Support continuous improvement initiatives and process updates within the manufacturing team

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field

OR

Associate's degree or biotechnology certificate with 2+ years of experience in biotech manufacturing or another regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a GMP or regulated laboratory/manufacturing environment

Familiarity with bioprocess techniques such as chromatography, filtration, or buffer preparation

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures

Comfort working in a team-based, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

Candidates must be comfortable working overnight shifts and flexible schedules as required by production needs.

Manufacturing Validation Engineer

Petaluma, CA

Onsite | Contract-to-Hire | $60–$75 per hour

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Validation Engineer to support equipment and process validations for a growing life sciences manufacturing organization in the North Bay. This role will play a key part in helping the manufacturing team complete critical validations as the company prepares for commercialization and production scale-up.

This position is ideal for engineers who have strong hands-on validation experience in regulated environments and can independently write and execute validation protocols, address deviations, and support the qualification of manufacturing and laboratory systems.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance and business needs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday onsite. Some overtime or occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs in a fast-moving startup environment.

What You Will Do

• Execute equipment and process validations including IQ, OQ, and PQ

• Author validation protocols, reports, work instructions, and supporting documentation

• Support equipment commissioning, qualification, and troubleshooting activities

• Investigate and document validation deviations, ensuring clear and compliant technical documentation

• Establish process controls and documentation for validated equipment and systems

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support production readiness and scale-up activities

• Perform risk assessments including FMEA and validation impact assessments

• Support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities within a regulated quality system

• Validate laboratory and manufacturing equipment such as incubators, refrigeration systems, and other controlled equipment

• Support validation activities for facility and utility systems including water systems, piping, and related infrastructure as needed

• Participate in engineering studies or DOE activities to support process understanding and operational tolerances

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred

• 5–7+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or combination product manufacturing

• Strong hands-on experience executing IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols

• Demonstrated experience writing validation documentation, technical reports, deviations, and work instructions

• Knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems (such as 21 CFR Part 820, 211, or similar GMP frameworks)

• Experience supporting equipment qualification, facility systems, or process validation efforts

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes during validation activities

• Strong written documentation skills and attention to regulatory compliance

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams

This role requires a proactive engineer who can work independently, communicate clearly, and adapt within a collaborative startup team environment where priorities evolve as the organization scales manufacturing operations.

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Position Summary: The selected candidate will work in the Separations and Biophysical Assays team within the Analytical Sciences group to assist in the advancement of clients' therapeutics for clinical evaluation and potential commercialisation. The candidate will be responsible for method development (separations), provide routine testing and characterization support to partner groups to help with early candidate selection, process development, and drug substance and drug product process characterization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with biologics including but not limited to proteins, peptides, protein-conjugates, enzymes, biologics with a focus on method development and in-depth characterization. The ideal candidate will be able to perform quality work under limited supervision, apply problem solving techniques to maintain accurate results, promote improvements, and assure a safe, stable, on-target operation within the laboratory. The selected candidate should possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills and be a self-starter willing to work efficiently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This role is primarily a laboratory position; contact with chemicals is part of the job. The role is fully onsite (5 days a week, 8-hour days) with occasional evening or weekend work required. The employee will be trained to use common lab equipment and minimize exposure to hazards. Desktop or laptop computer work is also a major component of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, knee crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Primary responsibility is to support the Separations and Biophysics group within Analytical Sciences
• Be a hands-on presence in the laboratory, supporting biophysical/ biochemical assay development and qualification using HPLC and CE (must have) for various modalities (preferably biologics). LC-MS (high-res) experience is also desirable.
• Provide routine analytical characterization & testing support to partner groups including Upstream and Downstream PD, Formulations, and Research & Early Development (RED).
• Document experimental results in the company electronic lab notebook (Benchling), author procedures, and contribute to technical documentation (test methods, development reports).
• Actively participate in the operational aspects of the laboratory by conducting safety inspections, lab organization, ordering supplies, and performing routine equipment maintenance.
• Present scientific literature and results from ongoing studies at group meetings and other discussion forums at the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field with 6+ years of experience in a Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field with 4+ years of experience in a Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on experience in the biotechnology industry or academic setting with a broad range of analytical techniques focused on analytical testing and characterization for proteins, peptides, and protein-conjugates is required.
• Experience with biochemical characterization methods is required:
• SEC, SCX, RP-HPLC experience is a must (Agilent/Waters/Thermo LC instruments)
• Capillary Electrophoresis (PA800 or BioPhase8800) based methods (SDS for size separation, glycan profiling)
• cIEF (Maurice) experience is highly desirable
• LC-MS (Orbitrap/QToF/QQQ) method development experience also desirable
• Technical understanding of all aspects of analytical testing, phase appropriate regulatory requirements, method qualifications, and method transfers.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues, ideate, and develop insights into technical challenges and propose solutions to solve them.
• Demonstrates attention-to-detail and "right-the-first time' approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information. Be able to present data/ideas to functional and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence others effectively and develop collaborative relationships with partner teams.
• Familiar with use of statistical software, electronic document management, and laboratory information management.
• Ability to effectively analyze complex problems and present results effectively within and beyond the department
• Ability to flexibly adapt to changing business needs and meet timelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.

Preferred:

• Experience in method development, qualification, and transfer to/from other laboratories, such as development and quality control.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process development is a plus.
• Experience with automation is a plus.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
• Good understanding of root cause analysis methodology.

Laboratory Operations Specialist

6-month Contract

Onsite in Novato, CA

Must be able to work on a W2

The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep.

• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem solving. Customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
• Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements.

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Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Client is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. Client will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind. The client's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain the client's cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinate the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

• The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep.
• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem-solving. The customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service-oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation, working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
• Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps the manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements.

Qualifications:

The Manager, Laboratory Operations, manages and supports one or more laboratories. Manages significant portions of operations across the department, such as freezer alarm management and thaw program. Recognised subject matter expert in the department and has an impact across department operations.

• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and customer base is across multiple labs supported within the department. Highly customer service-oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists.
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation, working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement.
• Can provide direction to peers and develop proposals for management, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps the manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and complex problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Leads process improvements.

Friedman’s Home Improvement is seeking a hands-on Applications Manager to own, lead, and continuously improve the enterprise applications that power our retail, supply chain, and digital operations. This is a working manager role ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys coding, problem-solving, mentoring a small team, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact.

This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for the reliability, scalability, and performance of core systems including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), Retail POS, Warehouse Management, and Business Intelligence platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment, leads with curiosity and empathy, and embraces agile delivery, observability, automation, and software reliability engineering principles to reduce toil and create durable systems.

Top 5 Non-Negotiables

To be successful in this role, you must bring:

1. Hands-on (coding) experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
2. Hands-on engineering leadership with strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and automation
3. Power BI and data warehouse experience, with a track record of driving data-informed decisions
4. Proven ability to lead and develop a small, high-performing technical team while remaining technically hands-on
5. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across business partners

What You’ll Do

Application & Platform Leadership

• Own the end-to-end enterprise applications portfolio, including D365 F&O, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), POS, Warehouse Management, BI, and integrated corporate systems
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all platforms
• Lead application upgrades, releases, and vendor-delivered enhancements with strong change-management discipline

Hands-On Technical Execution

• Act as a hands-on technical leader, designing, configuring, coding, and supporting enhancements and integrations—especially within Dynamics 365 F&O
• Drive automation of repetitive tasks using tools such as Power Automate, RPA, or Copilot to reduce manual effort and operational friction
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes to improve system stability and reliability

Data, BI & Decision Enablement

• Own Power BI, Power On, and reporting ecosystems, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and performance
• Partner with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs
• Oversee data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics capabilities that support enterprise decision-making

Agile, SRE & Continuous Improvement

• Apply agile methodologies to prioritize work, deliver iteratively, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Champion observability and SRE practices to proactively detect issues, optimize performance, and improve uptime
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and system efficiency

People & Partner Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing team of Application Specialists
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and service-level expectations
• Partner closely with functional leaders to align technology solutions with business outcomes

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for application initiatives and vendor services
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with Friedman’s business goals

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 8+ years of equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• 4+ years in retail or omnichannel environments
• Experience supporting Business Intelligence, data modeling, ETL, and analytics platforms
• Microsoft certifications (strongly preferred):
• Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
• Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

Required Qualifications

• Deep technical and functional expertise in D365 F&O, including architecture, customization, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Power BI, Power On, data warehousing, ETL pipelines, Azure Synapse or similar platforms
• Strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and SRE practices, including observability tools (e.g., Azure Application Insights)
• Proven success translating business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and grow a technical team while remaining hands-on
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-friendly terms
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Customer-focused with strong follow-through and ownership mentality

Why Friedman’s

At Friedman’s, technology directly supports the people and operations that serve our communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, work closely with business leaders, and build resilient systems that support a growing, values-driven organization.

We look forward to hearing from you!