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Job Summary The Global Process Owner (GPO) Procure to Pay is an enabler of successful transformation for a defined end-to-end process.
As the GPO, they are accountable for strategic decisions in driving end-to-end improvement and standardization in their respective end-to-end process across functions, business units and geographies (globally).
Global Process Owners act as key partners in shaping how business functions operate and evolve to meet Daiichi Sankyo's strategic priorities.
Global Process Owners help translate high-level corporate strategy into operational reality, driving sustainable business success.
They are also accountable for greater process transparency, process performance, improved controls, reduced error rates, better stakeholder alignment and efficient change management for process improvement efforts.
To be successful in this role, they must be able to think strategically; anticipate, analyze and solve complex problems; design and improve processes continuously; implement technology-enabled solutions; build strong relationships through excellent relationship building and communication; and navigate change with ease aligned with business needs.
The GPO demonstrates the ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct line authority.
Navigates complex organizational dynamics by building trust, fostering collaboration, and leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to achieve shared goals.
Skilled at motivating and guiding teams through persuasion, consensus-building, and relationship management rather than formal hierarchical power.
The Global Process Owner (GPO) Purchase-to-Pay requires as key success factors:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) process, including requisitioning, purchasing, invoice processing, payment, and supplier relationship management.
- Proven understanding of compliance requirements, internal controls, and regulatory standards relevant to procurement and finance within a global pharmaceutical environment.
- Familiarity with applicable IT systems and tools supporting P2P workflows, such as purchase order systems and ERP platforms.
- Ability to analyze process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with corporate policies and procedures.
Job Description Responsibilities Ownership and Accountability Responsible for the end-to-end management and continuous improvement of a specific global process within the organization.
Process Design and Standardization Ensure that the process is designed to meet organizational goals and is standardized across all relevant regions and functions.
Architect and design cross-functional end-to-end process enforcing organization-wide consistency and standardization of the process.
Integrate requirements from all process participants including business/functional units and ensure best-possible process from an overarching company perspective.
Establish transparency on responsibilities of each function / unit for the full end-to-end process and ensure documentation is up to date Compliance and Governance Ensures that the process complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including overseeing the creation, review, and approval of related global corporate documents.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with various stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Business Process Owners to align process requirements and improvements.
Performance Monitoring Monitors process performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives corrective actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Define and monitor KPIs for end-to-end execution across functions and units for desired process outcome and performance by coordinating all process steps end-to-end.
Training and Support Facilitate training and provide guidance to ensure consistent process execution globally.
Document Management Oversee the development and maintenance of global corporate documents such as Global Corporate Policies (GCPOLs) and Global Administrative Operating Procedures (GCAOPs), ensuring proper use of templates and adherence to document lifecycle requirements.
These responsibilities ensure that the global processes are effectively managed and aligned with Daiichi Sankyo’s strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities Continued Qualifications Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Relevant field (e.g., business or operations management) required Master's Degree preferred Experience Qualifications 7 or More Years relevant experience in Procurement / Finance sector, preferably with management experience be it direct or indirect required 7 or More Years Management experience be it direct or indirect preferred 5+ years people management experience preferred preferred Sound knowledge of finance processes, in particular procurement, accounting and invoice processing preferred Implemented technology-enabled solutions to support process improvements preferred Demonstrable experience in driving efficiency, enhancing processes, and strengthening policies at a strategic level, ensuring that operational practices are robust and future-proof preferred Experience in effectively partnering with teams specializing in RPA, AI and ML implementations preferred Previously shown flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities preferred Experience improving processes through standardization, harmonization and automation preferred Proven track record of driving cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering initiatives that align to enterprise goals and develop operational excellence preferred Developed and experience in communicating comprehensive process strategies, securing buy-in from cross-functional internal teams and external partners preferred Licenses Qualifications CPA or advanced certifications in process management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma or Business Process Modelling and Notation) preferred Travel Requirements Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
International travel to Regional GloBuS Regional Service Centres in Tokyo, Munich/Lisbon and Basking Ridge Additional Information Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
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Job Title: Survey CAD Technician
Location: Edison, NJ (In-Office)
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Survey CAD Technician to join Clients team in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D within a surveying and/or construction environment and a solid technical background. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, survey technicians, and project managers to produce high-quality survey drawings and plans that meet company and industry standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging survey projects.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Requirements:
- Must be able to commute to office in Edison, NJ.
- Must have experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D in a surveying and/or construction environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and other reference materials, ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable codes.
- Prepare ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Location Surveys, Utility Surveys, Roadway Topographic Surveys, Subdivision/Lot Consolidation Plans, and As-Built Surveys.
- Perform calculations of survey points for construction layout purposes.
- Prepare construction cut sheets.
- Create survey plans from field crew data collector files (points), field sketches, digital photographs, and reference maps.
- Generate surfaces using 3D polylines and point data within Civil 3D.
- Research and obtain applicable standards and codes required by clients, municipalities, and counties through coordination with project managers, survey technicians, and administrative staff.
- Coordinate project requirements with team members and assist in completing required tasks to meet deadlines.
- Work closely with Engineers, Designers, and other Drafters to ensure coordinated design efforts are maintained.
- Utilize third-party applications to generate drawings based on specific project requirements.
- Process lidar scan data (preferred but not required).
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects while adhering to CAD standards and deadlines on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required).
- Experience in a surveying and/or construction environment (required).
- Knowledge of lidar scan data processing (a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong technical background with attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to work.
If you are a motivated CAD professional with a strong background in surveying and a commitment to quality and accuracy, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Software Engineer – Integration (Apache Camel & Spring Boot)
Warren, NJ(07059)
Hybrid - 2 days/week.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior Software Engineer to join our Integration Engineering team. The ideal candidate is an expert in Apache Camel (latest stable version) and Spring Boot (latest stable version), with strong experience in Java 21+, Kafka, and Kubernetes/AKS. This role focuses on building high-performance, scalable integration solutions, including streaming large file contents, payload transformations, and enterprise messaging workflows.
This is a development-focused role where design input is welcome, but hands-on engineering excellence is essential.
- Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop robust and scalable integration solutions using Apache Camel with Spring Boot.
- Stream large file contents efficiently across inbound and outbound systems.
- Implement payload transformations within integration flows with emphasis on performance and throughput.
- Build Kafka-based messaging workflows using Camel for reliable, high-volume integrations.
- Navigate and leverage Camel components, libraries, and integration patterns effectively.
- Develop, containerize, and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes/AKS, including:
- CSI drivers
- Persistent storage (PV/PVC)
- Cloud-native deployment best practices
- Implement observability and monitoring using OpenTelemetry (OTEL) or Dynatrace, including:
- Auto-instrumentation
- Metrics collection
- Tracing and logging
- Conduct performance tuning for:
- Camel routes
- Payload handling
- Large file streaming pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performance integration solutions.
- Required Skills & ExperienceStrong expertise in Java 21+.
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot (latest stable version).
- Mandatory expertise in Apache Camel (latest stable version), with deep knowledge of:
- Components
- Routing
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Performance optimization
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Kafka integration using Camel.
- Proven experience streaming large file contents efficiently (both inbound and outbound).
- Experience with payload transformations within Camel integration flows.
- Mandatory skills with Kubernetes/AKS, including:
- CSI drivers
- Persistent volumes
- Cloud-native deployment techniques
- Observability experience:
- OA/OTEL awareness
- Metrics and tracing
- Auto-instrumentation using OpenTelemetry or Dynatrace
- Proven background in performance tuning for:
- Camel routes
- Payload processing
- File streaming pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver complex integration solutions independently.
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager – Healthcare (MEP)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical/HVAC healthcare projects from design through execution
- Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC reviews
- Perform HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, and engineering analysis
- Develop construction documents (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical/IT)
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, FGI, Joint Commission, and AHJ codes
- Provide client coordination, proposal support, and field construction assistance
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years in healthcare or laboratory MEP engineering
- Strong HVAC design & multi-discipline coordination experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and energy modeling tools (eQUEST, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP)
- Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) License – Required
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Engineering
- LEED knowledge/USGBC experience
- Experience in pharma, biotech, or medical device facilities
Industry: Healthcare Engineering / MEP Consulting
Core Skills: HVAC Design | Mechanical Engineering | Project Management | QA/QC | Energy Modeling | Healthcare Facilities Design
About the Company
A 130-person, multi-disciplined firm providing architecture, engineering, and environmental services. The Voorhees office serves as the firm's dedicated architecture presence in South Jersey. We are seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to support continued growth.
About the Role
Lead K–12 architectural projects from concept through completion. This is a client-facing role focused on project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and representation at public meetings.
Responsibilities
- Manage K–12 projects from inception to completion
- Oversee schedules, budgets, and consultant coordination
- Serve as primary client liaison
- Represent the firm at Board of Education meetings
- Navigate permitting and regulatory processes
- Ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and financial goals
Qualifications
- 7+ years of architectural experience
- 3+ years of K–12 experience preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Professional, polished presence
- Licensure and Revit knowledge helpful but not required
Required Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Professional, polished presence
Pay range and compensation package
100% employer-paid individual health coverage
Hybrid work flexibility
Strong growth opportunity and comprehensive benefits
WHO WE ARE
Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.
WHO WE NEED
We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.
The primary duties associated with this position include:
- The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
- Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
- Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
- Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
- Write and review related reports for the services provided.
- Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
- Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
- Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
- Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
- Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
- Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
- Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
- Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
- This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.
Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.
Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.
WHAT WE OFFER
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)
The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
- Enhanced Short Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Professional Licensing Reimbursement
- Recruitment Bonus Program
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
