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Senior Associate, Business Transformation

Location: Greater Columbus, Ohio

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing, global organization to find a Senior Associate, Business Transformation for a highly visible team focused on improving key business processes across the company.

This team operates like an internal consulting group and partners across functions to solve problems, improve workflows, support systems-related initiatives, and help the business scale more effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical ability, business curiosity, and a process improvement mindset who wants broad exposure, meaningful work, and long-term growth. The right person will be able to think through ambiguity, stay organized, communicate well, and contribute in a fast-moving environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to learn from an experienced, high-performing team
• Strong exposure to business operations, systems, and cross-functional initiatives
• Fast-growing company with meaningful career growth potential
• Visible role with direct involvement in important business projects
• Strong benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• 10 holidays
• 5 weeks of vacation
• 401(k) match
• Several additional incentives
• Compensation: $70k to $105k base salary (if interested but you need more to consider, just let me know and I will ask.

What You’ll Do

• Support business process improvement projects across Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, New Product Development, and Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute cross-functional initiatives
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, meeting documentation, process maps, standard operating procedures, and role/responsibility documentation
• Assist with current-state assessments, future-state process design, root cause analysis, and implementation planning
• Gather information from stakeholders, organize findings, and help translate business needs into actionable next steps
• Support improvements tied to enterprise systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Prepare reports, dashboards, status updates, presentations, and analysis to support decision-making
• Help identify process gaps, workflow inefficiencies, and opportunities for simplification or automation
• Participate in working sessions and help keep projects moving forward across multiple stakeholders
• Contribute to training, documentation, and change adoption efforts as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 2 to 4+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, consulting, project coordination, operations, finance transformation, process improvement, supply chain, or related work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively with limited structure and shifting priorities
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with a range of stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities at once
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, finance, accounting, engineering, supply chain, information systems, economics, computer science, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to business process improvement, transformation, operational excellence, or internal consulting work
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other enterprise platforms
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, or other reporting and project coordination tools
• Exposure to manufacturing, custom product environments, or complex business operations is helpful
• Interest in artificial intelligence tools and how they can improve workflows is a plus

Ideal Profile

This role is well suited for someone who is bright, adaptable, and eager to grow. You do not need every answer on day one, but you should know how to think through a problem, ask smart questions, and help create structure where little exists. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and excited by the chance to take on visible, meaningful work.

Interested?

Please apply today for consideration as interviews are currently being conducted.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. US Citizenship or Green Card is required.

Title: IT Infrastructure Administrator III / Microsoft 365 Administrator

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 04 months

ONLY USC

Position Overview

Client is seeking a skilled and security-focused Microsoft 365 Administrator to join our Corporate Information Technology team. This role is responsible for the administration, optimization, and security of our Microsoft 365 environment within a hybrid and multi-tenant enterprise infrastructure.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with a proactive, service-oriented mindset. This individual will manage Microsoft 365 services, support secure identity and access management, partner closely with Security teams, and serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex collaboration and messaging issues.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Administration & Operations

Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services including:

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

OneDrive for Business

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Entra ID

Purview

CoPilot Studio

Power Platform

Manage hybrid identity and mail flow integrations (Azure AD Connect, hybrid Exchange).

Oversee licensing, mailbox management, distribution groups, dynamic groups, and shared resources.

Monitor tenant health, service health, and usage reporting to ensure availability and performance.

Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex messaging, collaboration, authentication, and synchronization issues.

Identity, Security & Compliance

Manage and maintain:

Conditional Access policies

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies

Identity Protection and access governance

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Partner with Security Governance and SOC teams to remediate vulnerabilities and support enterprise application reviews.

Support Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities including:

Microsoft Purview

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

eDiscovery

Retention and sensitivity labelling

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Ensure configurations align with regulatory, contractual, and enterprise security requirements.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and bulk administration.

Leverage Microsoft Graph and provided APIs.

Identify and implement process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and security.

Evaluate and communicate new Microsoft features and roadmap items for enterprise applicability.

Collaboration & Governance

Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Service Desk, Desktop Management, and Security teams to improve reliability and end-user experience.

Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Contribute to governance models for Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration services.

Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and change records.

Required Qualifications

Excellent written documentation and communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 in a medium-to-large enterprise environment.

Strong expertise in:

Exchange Online

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint Online

OneDrive

Microsoft Entra ID

Experience managing hybrid identity and directory synchronization (Azure AD Connect).

Strong understanding of:

Conditional Access

MFA

Identity governance

SMTP mail flow

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.

Experience troubleshooting authentication, SSO, and synchronization issues.

Must be a US Citizen.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive engineer who anticipates issues and strengthens security posture.

A collaborator who works effectively across IT and security teams.

A technically curious professional who stays current with Microsoft innovation.

A service-minded professional who improves the employee experience while protecting the enterprise.

Centurion Selection are currently partnering with a well-established commercial MEP contractor with a strong reputation across Ohio and the Midwest. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, the business is seeking to appoint a Chief Estimator to lead their preconstruction function from their Columbus office.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the estimating department, working closely with executive leadership to shape bid strategy and support the delivery of complex commercial mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical projects.

The position will suit a senior estimating professional or existing Chief Estimator who is looking to step into a role with greater influence, leadership responsibility, and long-term stability within a respected contractor.

The Opportunity

• Lead the estimating and preconstruction function for a well-established commercial contractor
• Oversee the preparation of large-scale commercial MEP project estimates
• Develop bid strategies and pricing structures in collaboration with senior leadership
• Build and mentor a high-performing estimating team
• Work closely with operations, project management, and clients during the preconstruction phase
• Identify value engineering opportunities and manage project risk during bid review

What They Are Looking For

• 10+ years experience in commercial construction estimating
• Strong background in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or MEP contracting
• Experience leading complex bids and managing estimating teams
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence bid strategy
• Strong understanding of commercial project delivery and cost structures

Why This Role Stands Out

• Leadership position within a highly respected contractor
• Strong pipeline of commercial and institutional projects
• Opportunity to build and shape the estimating department
• Competitive compensation and long-term career stability

Benefits

• Executive compensation reflecting experience and leadership responsibility

• Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and PTO package

• Lead and shape the company’s preconstruction strategy at a senior level

• Collaborate directly with executive leadership on major projects and bids

• Long-term leadership within a well-established, financially strong contractor

• Build and mentor a high-performing estimating team while driving growth

Machine Vision / Controls Engineer

Do you enjoy:

• Working on new automation challenges every few months
• Performing vision feasibility testing and proving out inspection methods
• Researching and implementing new automation technologies
• Managing your work with a high level of autonomy
• A blend of desk work (~70%), shop work (~20%), and field work (~10%)
• Working in a small engineering-driven company where your work has visible impact

Job Description:

We are looking for a Machine Vision / Controls Engineer to join our fast-paced automation engineering firm. This role focuses on developing machine vision inspection systems while also supporting controls development and feasibility testing for custom automation equipment.

You will perform vision feasibility studies, camera/lens/lighting selection, and vision programming, primarily using Keyence Machine Vision systems. In addition, you will support PLC programming, system integration, and automation debugging on our custom machines.

This position works closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to integrate machine vision, robotics, motion control, and PLC systems into complete automation solutions.

Engineered Vision is dedicated to improving how factory automation projects are implemented through transparency, quality, and speed.

Duties:

• Perform machine vision feasibility testing in our lab to validate inspection concepts and system performance
• Size and select cameras, lenses, and lighting for vision inspection applications
• Develop and program machine vision systems (primarily Keyence)
• Integrate vision systems with robots, PLCs, and motion control systems
• Program and support PLC controls systems (primarily Allen Bradley ladder logic)
• Assist with controls debugging and automation system integration
• Support machine builds, testing, and troubleshooting in the shop
• Assist with system commissioning and startup at customer facilities
• Create and maintain vision documentation, feasibility reports, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize inspection and automation performance
• Deploy systems at customer facilities and perform service work
• Travel up to 15% (mostly within 250 miles of Columbus, Ohio)

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required (we work on Government Projects – Green Card will not be acceptable)
• Must live in the Columbus, Ohio area
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience performing machine vision feasibility testing and inspection development
• 2+ years experience working in industrial automation including: selecting vision cameras/lenses/lights, feasibility testing, and vision programing
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in industrial automation selecting vision cameras, lenses, and lighting
• 2+ years experience with machine vision programming of Keyence Machine Vision Cameras
• 2+ years experience working with a custom machine builder as a controls engineer
• Experience integrating vision with robots and PLC systems
• Experience with industrial lighting design and lens selection
• Customer run-off and field troubleshooting experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments

About Us:

Engineered Vision is a small custom machine builder focused on newer technologies including robots, machine vision, and motion control. We opened our doors to deliver affordable automation fast, with typical project sizes ranging from $100k–$2MM.

Engineered Vision is one of the fastest growing custom machine design and engineering firms in Columbus, Ohio. We integrate our machines across industry boundaries and pair the latest technologies with real industry needs to deliver strong ROI.

We consider our shop an engineer’s playground with robots, machine vision systems, CNC machining, and 3D printing.

We look forward to working with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Full-Time

Work Location: In person

Dr. Nizar Saad’s lab is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join a translational research program advancing RNA-based and genome-editing therapies for rare genetic diseases. The lab develops RNA-, and CRISPR-based approaches for laminopathies and muscular dystrophies, using viral and non-viral delivery platforms (i.e., AAV and extracellular vesicles (EVs)). The lab also leads EV-based biomarker discovery efforts in muscular dystrophies. This position will require experience in EV and/or AAV isolation, purification, and characterization, -omics workflows, mouse work, including dosing and tissue collection. Experience in EV and/or AAV engineering is desired. Experience in cardiovascular or skeletal muscle biology is preferred. Additional details:

• NIH-funded grant: Lab page: functions

  
  

  • Conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
  • Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing research essential to carrying out the research program.
  • Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
  • Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Presents findings at local and national research forums.
  • Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
  • Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

  
  

  Education

  
  

  • PhD in relevant scientific field.

  Qualifications

  
  

  • Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently, and to proactively manage and lead projects.
  • Strong data analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication skills.
  • Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Prior experience in molecular biology and Extracellular vesicle research.
  • Track record of productivity (papers, presentations).

  
  

  Required Skills

  
  

  • PhD in molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or a related field.
  • Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, transfection, qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence).
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture (primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines).
  • Hands-on experience with extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation, purification, and characterization.
  • Experience with proteomics workflows (e.g., mass spectrometry–based proteomics).
  • Experience with transcriptomic approaches (bulk RNA-seq and/or small RNA-seq).
  • Basic bioinformatics skills for proteomic and transcriptomic data analysis.

  
  

  Preferred Skills

  
  

  • In vivo mouse work, including dosing and tissue collection.
  • Experience with EV engineering and cargo loading strategies.
  • Familiarity with muscular dystrophies or neuromuscular disease models.
  • Experience with viral and non-viral gene delivery platforms (e.g., EV, AAV).
  • Experience with biomarker discovery pipelines and translational research.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficient in Python with experience building tools using widely adopted libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Requests, BeautifulSoup, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy
• Skilled in packaging, testing, and deploying Python applications using tools like pytest, setuptools, and Docker
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation), with a strong grasp of scalable and secure architecture principles.
• Experience designing and operating DevOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins), and container orchestration using ECS or EKS - Experience designing and operating monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, X-Ray)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, self-discipline, and passion to drive and innovate
• Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins
• Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

Estimated Min Rate: $140,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $165,000.00
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• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.