Engineering Structures Login Jobs in Oakland, CA

Job Summary:

The Subsurface Analyst will join a highly trained team of field specialists responsible for identifying and designating critical subsurface utilities and structural embeds within concrete structures. This role supports safe excavation and construction activities by providing accurate, non-destructive investigations of underground infrastructure.

This position operates within the discipline of non-destructive testing (NDT) and utilizes advanced technologies including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic (EM) pipe locators, and other specialized scanning tools. In addition to performing field investigations, the Subsurface Analyst will capture and document findings to create a digital representation of previously unknown subsurface infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform investigative scanning activities on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure job sites.
• Collect and analyze field data to designate structural embeds including rebar, conduits, post-tension cables, and other structural elements.
• Locate underground utilities such as sewer, water, communications, gas, and electrical lines.
• Travel as required for training and service support.
• Accurately mark scanned areas in accordance with Penhall’s Standard Marking Protocol.
• Complete comprehensive field documentation including reports, sketches, and photographic records.
• Partner with site personnel to review and confirm project scope prior to beginning work.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding technology capabilities, limitations, and recommended solutions.
• Explain investigation results, safety considerations, and recommended next steps to customers.
• Conduct pre-job and post-job inspections of equipment and report any malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Attend required safety meetings, job briefings, and training sessions.
• Check in daily with scheduling personnel or supervisors to confirm assignments.
• Transport and properly secure all tools and equipment necessary for field operations.
• Assist with the training and development of new analysts when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately interpret field equipment data and scanning results
• Strong problem-solving skills and situational awareness
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate field documentation
• Comfortable operating handheld equipment and accessing elevated areas using ladders when necessary
• Ability to navigate active construction environments safely
• Capable of working independently as well as within small teams
• Familiarity with mobile applications and digital documentation tools
• Understanding of safety practices within construction or industrial environments

Essential Core Competencies:

• Business Development: Demonstrates a growth-oriented mindset and actively builds positive client relationships that support future project opportunities.
• Technical Accuracy: Maintains a strong focus on delivering precise and reliable subsurface investigation results.
• Customer Focus: Interacts with clients in a professional, courteous, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Accountability: Consistently follows company procedures and completes assignments reliably and responsibly.
• Continuous Improvement: Provides feedback and insights to improve field processes and operational efficiency.
• Safety Awareness: Proactively identifies hazards and strictly adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to varying job environments and client requirements.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages time and priorities to meet scheduling expectations.
• Team Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members and contributes to a positive and supportive work culture.
• Communication: Clearly communicates relevant job information to both internal teams and external clients.

The role plays a critical part in delivering accurate and timely investigative results that support safe excavation and concrete construction operations. All field work must be performed in accordance with company safety standards, established protocols, and client expectations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), or construction scanning preferred
• Prior experience with GPR, X-ray scanning, utility locating, or concrete scanning services is a plus
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification preferred (may be obtained after hire)

Physical and Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling on job sites
• Comfortable working in active construction environments both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to travel and drive to various job locations while transporting required equipment

Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a))

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Penhall Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.

About the Role

At Ariat, we are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Sr. Analyst of Strategy to support the development and execution of our go-to-market strategy. The role will report to the Sr. Director of Strategy, and work closely with the Strategy team and cross-functional partners across the broader organization.

Through rigorous analyses, focus on our customers, structured problem-solving, and strong execution, the Sr. Analyst of Strategy contributes to the overall strategic direction for Ariat. This person will execute high-quality analyses and workstreams that support the prioritization and implementation of near-term initiatives, and provide analytical support in identifying and assessing longer-term growth opportunities across our Retail, eCommerce, Wholesale, and International business segments.

Ariat currently has a hybrid schedule, and this role will be working in our San Leandro, CA office a minimum of three days per week.

You'll Make a Difference By

• Supporting the development and execution of Ariat's overall strategy by delivering rigorous analyses and well-structured workstreams that translate strategy into specific initiatives and transformation efforts driving profitable growth
• Conducting market and competitive intelligence research to understand current trends and industry dynamics – and synthesizing findings into clear insights about what they mean for Ariat, both short- and long-term
• Performing detailed evaluation of new business opportunities, including market potential, brand/customer fit, competitive positioning, capability requirements, and business cases
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear insights and strategies for key growth initiatives in their respective areas, and how these "ladder up" to Ariat's overall strategy
• Contributing to the assessment of growth and capability investments (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), including use case prioritization, business impact, and change management required
• Partnering with consumer insights and analytics teams to embed "voice of the consumer" into our strategies – with a clear articulation of the "so-what"
• Analyzing underlying drivers of business performance and opportunities for improvement (e.g., sales trends, consumer loyalty, channel growth, etc.) — and developing fact-based recommendations
• Building clear and compelling materials that effectively communicate strategic analyses to the Strategy team, senior stakeholders, and the broader organization
• Supporting day-to-day project execution, and contributing to the development of more junior team members over time
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 4–7 years of work experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy for wholesale and direct-to-consumer companies. Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industry a plus
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience contributing to high-performing teams and a desire to grow into a team leadership role
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of taking ownership of projects and driving them to completion within a growth and transformation environment
• Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, identify key issues, and develop well-supported hypotheses
• Ability to translate complex ideas and dispersed information into simple, actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with high attention to accuracy and the ability to independently execute complex analyses
• Strong organizational skills, including project planning, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong business acumen related to consumer-facing businesses and the ability to assess the impact of decisions on overall business performance
• Strong written and oral communication with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready outputs
• Strong ability and willingness to collaborate effectively as a true team player
• Demonstrated interest in retail and apparel/footwear

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

We are seeking an experienced operational leader to manage the organizational infrastructure for a deep-tech research institute.

This person will architect and build a scaleable internal operations infrastructure that will serve as a shared resource for Division Teams composed of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, and others who speed development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Experience quickly and successfully scaling organizations from inception is critical. Individuals with high intelligence, curiosity, and EQ will thrive in this fast paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Leadership & Controls

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organization-wide financial planning.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, and financial systems as the organization scales.
• Manage tax filings, audits, compliance, and all financial relationships with vendors and partners.
• Partner with Founders and Strategic Investments to deploy capital efficiently using creative instruments (recoverable grants, structured incentives, equity-like positions, etc.).
• Provide timely, accurate financial insights to Founders and Division Leads.

People & HR Operations

• Develop and maintain People Plan aligned with Founder and Division Lead needs.
• Oversee full HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
• Manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS), benefits programs, compensation structures, and employee documentation.
• Deliver training, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws.

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Lead planning, leasing, purchasing, and buildout of office, lab, event, and vivarium spaces.
• Ensure facilities meet safety, compliance, and future scalability requirements.
• Oversee physical security, environmental standards, renovations, and expansion.

Information Technology

• Implement secure, scalable internal and external IT systems that meet diverse user needs.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, cybersecurity practices, and intellectual property protections.

Legal, Tax & Compliance Oversight

• Coordinate with external counsel to manage organizational legal, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure operational and investment activities comply with relevant laws, nonprofit rules, and reporting requirements.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement

• Shape brand, messaging, digital presence, and external communications.
• Produce events, convenings, webinars, and ecosystem-building engagements that extend our impact.
• Support community and partner relations, ensuring visibility and adoption of our concepts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience overseeing multi-functional operations, including finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, accounting systems, audits, and compliance.
• Ability to deploy capital creatively (grants, loans, equity-like structures) in mission-driven environments.
• Experience leading recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture-building in fast-growing start-up organizations.
• Skilled in building HR systems, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and training infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing facility buildouts (office, lab, or technical environments).
• Comfortable designing scalable operational systems for rapidly growing teams with diverse functional needs.
• Familiarity with implementing secure, scalable IT systems and managing external vendors.
• Ability to balance usability, cost-efficiency, and security across internal and public-facing systems.
• Experience managing nonprofit, corporate, or research organization compliance and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Comfortable partnering with legal counsel on contracts, tax matters, and organizational governance.
• Skilled at shaping organizational messaging, brand identity, and external communications.
• Experience producing events and community engagement initiatives that build visibility and influence.
• High-EQ, collaborative leader able to work across scientific, entrepreneurial, and policy environments.
• Thrives in ambiguity with a bias toward action, transparency, and rapid iteration.
• Strong service orientation toward internal teams; comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on execution.

About Cascade

Cascade AI is an AI-first, agentic platform for back-office operations automation, with initial use cases in HR and IT.

Our specialized AI agents automate high-impact internal workflows, from employee-facing support like benefits decision support, leave planning, onboarding, and policy guidance, to operational automation across HR and IT teams, including analytics, service workflows, and compliance processes.

We partner with forward-thinking employers to deliver instant, personalized, and secure AI-driven support to reduce administrative burden, improve service delivery, and modernize internal operations.

Backed by Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund) and trusted by large enterprise customers, Cascade is defining the next category of AI-native enterprise software.

The Role

We’re hiring a Mid-Market Account Executive to drive new business across growth-stage and mid-market employers.

This is a quota-carrying, full-cycle sales role. Typical deal sizes range from $40K–$150K in ACV, with opportunities to expand accounts over time.

You will own the entire workflow, from pipeline generation and MQL conversion to discovery, proposal, negotiation, and close.

At Cascade, Sales owns revenue end-to-end. That includes:

• Generating outbound pipeline
• Converting inbound MQLs into qualified meetings
• Running structured discovery
• Advancing and closing opportunities

You are expected to maintain 3–5x pipeline coverage relative to quota and manage forecasting with rigor and discipline.

This is a hunter role with high autonomy and high accountability.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, Head of Sales, and Marketing to refine messaging, target the right accounts, and build a repeatable mid-market motion.

What You’ll DoGenerate Pipeline

• Prospect into target accounts through cold calls, email sequences, LinkedIn, referrals, and creative outreach.
• Build and maintain a healthy, self-sourced pipeline.
• Convert inbound MQLs into qualified discovery meetings and pipeline.
• Maintain 3–5x pipeline coverage at all times.

Run Full-Cycle Sales

• Own every stage of the sales process, from first touch to signed contract.
• Run structured discovery and stakeholder mapping.
• Deliver tailored demos and executive presentations.
• Build ROI-driven business cases for HR, IT, and Finance buyers.
• Navigate procurement and negotiate contracts confidently.

Operate as an AI-First Seller

• Leverage AI tools and Cascade’s internal agents to increase productivity and improve deal quality.
• Use automation and structured workflows to manage pipeline efficiently.
• Contribute ideas to improve how the sales team uses AI to win.

Collaborate & Improve the Motion

• Partner with Marketing to optimize messaging and campaigns.
• Share field insights to sharpen positioning and competitive strategy.
• Help define what a repeatable mid-market playbook looks like at Cascade.

About You

• 3–5+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience (AI, HR Tech, IT, or workflow platforms preferred).
• Proven ability to generate your own pipeline, not just work inbound.
• Comfortable converting MQLs into qualified meetings.
• Experience running full-cycle sales independently.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build ROI-driven proposals.
• Disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecasting.
• Energized by startup environments and building from zero to one.
• Curious and proactive about using AI tools to improve performance.

Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you:

• Consistently hit or exceed quota through a mix of self-sourced and inbound-converted pipeline.
• Maintain strong pipeline coverage (3–5x) with disciplined forecasting.
• Close multiple mid-market deals.
• Build a predictable outbound motion for mid-market accounts.
• Improve sales productivity by effectively leveraging AI tools.
• Contribute meaningfully to Cascade’s evolving GTM playbook.

Scaffolding Safety Inspector/ Competent Person

California (Berkeley / Bay Area Projects)

Job Overview

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Scaffolding Safety Inspector/ Competent Person to support active construction projects on behalf of Turner Construction Company in Berkeley, California.

This role will provide independent, third-party safety oversight focused on post-erection scaffold assessments and recurring monthly compliance evaluations. The consultant will work closely with project leadership, trade partners, and scaffold contractors to verify structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and safe use throughout the scaffold lifecycle.

This is a project-based consulting opportunity ideal for safety professionals with strong scaffold competency and commercial construction experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial post-erection scaffold assessments following contractor certification.
• Conduct recurring monthly scaffold compliance inspections.
• Verify scaffold erection under competent person supervision.
• Inspect structural components, decking, bracing, and foundations.
• Evaluate guardrail systems and fall protection integration.
• Review access/egress systems including ladders and stair towers.
• Confirm tie-ins, stabilization, and load rating postings.
• Identify damage, modification, or unauthorized alterations.
• Assess housekeeping, material storage, and platform conditions.
• Document deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate written inspection reports with photo documentation.
• Coordinate findings with GC and trade partner leadership.

Required Credentials & Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (Required).
• Demonstrated Scaffold Competent Person experience.
• 5+ years construction safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.
• Experience inspecting frame, system, and modular scaffolding.
• Ability to identify structural and fall protection deficiencies.
• Proficient in digital reporting and documentation.

Preferred / Value-Add Credentials:

• CHST, CSP, or equivalent safety certification.
• OSHA 510 / 500 Outreach Trainer.
• Cal/OSHA project experience.
• Prior third-party consulting or GC support experience.
• Multi-story commercial or mission-critical project exposure.

Oracle FDI Developer/Analyst

Contract

Palo Alto, CA (Remote or Hybrid if in SF Bay Area)

This position pays around $60 - $70/hr on W2

Responsibilities:

• Business Discovery & Analysis

-Lead requirements for workshops with FP&A, Accounting & Procurement.

-Translating needs into well-formed user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics. Map KPIs/metrics (e.g., revenue, COGS, Opex, cash flow, AP/AR aging, PO cycle times) to source systems and FDI subject areas.

• Data Modeling & Development & Go live (Oracle FDI)

-Design and implement data models, pipelines, and semantic layers within Oracle Finance Data Intelligence (leveraging Oracle subject areas, views, and data products).

-Build/Configure reports, dashboards, and self-service datasets.

-Implement drill paths, prompts/filters, row-level security, and data

entitlements.

-Establish data quality checks & build/maintain documentation

-Conduct UAT and migrate in production environment

• Demos, Enablement & Iteration

-Run demos and showcases with Finance leadership and business stakeholders; collect feedback and iterate fast.

-Create playbooks and training (how-to guides, release notes, KPI definitions) to drive adoption and self-service analytics.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Oracle Financial Data Intelligence (FDI)
• Experience leading requirements gathering sessions with finance stakeholders including FP&A, Accounting, and Procurement
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and KPIs such as revenue, COGS, operating expenses, cash flow, AP/AR aging, and procurement cycle times
• Proven ability to design and build data models, semantic layers, dashboards, and self-service datasets within Oracle FDI
• Experience configuring drill paths, prompts, filters, row-level security, and data entitlements
• Knowledge of Oracle subject areas, views, and data products
• Experience mapping business metrics to source systems and reporting structures
• Ability to establish data quality checks and validation processes
• Experience conducting user acceptance testing and managing production migrations
• Strong documentation skills covering data models, configurations, and processes
• Ability to create training materials, playbooks, and how-to guides for end users
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to finance leadership and business stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement)
• Familiarity with Oracle Analytics Cloud, OTBI, or Oracle Business Intelligence
• Background working directly with FP&A teams on budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning processes
• Experience with data integration tools or Oracle Integration Cloud
• Prior experience in a consulting or systems integrator environment
• Background working in multinational organizations or with global finance teams
• Experience driving self-service analytics adoption across an organization
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative delivery practices CBAP , PMP , or Oracle certifications

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex business problems, identify root causes, and develop structured solutions
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort working hands-on with data models, configurations, and reporting tools while understanding underlying data structures
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, terminology, and how data supports decision-making
• Communication: Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and translate business needs into technical requirements
• Stakeholder Management: Skill in building relationships, managing expectations, and engaging effectively with finance leadership and cross-functional teams
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to data accuracy, documentation quality, and thorough testing
• Adaptability: Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback and adjust to evolving priorities
• Ownership & Accountability: Self-directed approach with a strong sense of responsibility for outcomes and deliverables
• Enablement Mindset: Focus on empowering end users through training, documentation, and self-service capabilities
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams across functions and geographies

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• Strong facilitation skills for TTT, project status meetings, and cross-functional communication.
  
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• Project Management certification (PMI) or significant project management experience.
  

Job Title: Manager, ERG Engagement & Communications

Client Location: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid Schedule

Starting: 03/24/2026

Maximum Pay (per hour): 53.33

Job Description:

We are working with a global beauty retailer on their search for a strategic, execution-oriented DE&I program leader to own and elevate our national Pride initiative; driving enterprise-wide engagement, compelling storytelling, and large-scale community activation.

You will lead the planning and execution of 8 major Pride parades nationwide and approximately 60 in-store Brave Space activations, ensuring our values of belonging and equity are brought to life for employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

This role partners directly with senior DE&I leadership and collaborates across Communications, Retail Operations, Marketing, Social Impact, ERG leaders, nonprofit partners, and executive stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of culture strategy, brand storytelling, and operational excellence — this is your seat at the table.

Hybrid Schedule: In-person at San Francisco office every Tuesday and Wednesday and on Sunday, June 29th to support the San Francisco Pride Parade.

What You’ll Own

Enterprise Pride Strategy & Program Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of a national Pride initiative spanning 8 Pride parades and ~60 in-store activations.
• Drive timeline management, asset development, vendor coordination, logistics, and stakeholder alignment across corporate, retail, and distribution centers.
• Partner with nonprofit organizations and external vendors to ensure flawless activation and brand-aligned execution.
• Develop scalable playbooks, tools, and engagement resources that elevate ERG impact and streamline program delivery.
• Track participation, engagement metrics, and program ROI — delivering post-program insights and executive-ready reporting.

DE&I Communications & Inclusive Storytelling

• Own and craft enterprise-wide internal communications supporting Pride initiatives across digital platforms and internal channels.
• Translate DE&I strategy into compelling narratives that inspire participation and deepen belonging.
• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ensure inclusive, resonant storytelling across touchpoints.
• Serve as the connective tissue across Corporate, Retail, and Distribution communications to ensure message consistency and cultural alignment.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner with DE&I leadership on budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor management.
• Provide structure, clarity, and operational rigor to complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Anticipate risks, remove friction, and ensure on-time, high-impact delivery.

Who You Are

• 3–5+ years of experience in DE&I, ERG leadership, program management, internal communications, or culture strategy.
• A builder — you don’t just support initiatives, you structure and elevate them.
• Exceptional written communicator with strong editorial judgment and visual storytelling instincts.
• Highly organized with strong project management discipline; able to manage multiple activations simultaneously.
• Data-informed — you use engagement insights and metrics to shape narratives and improve outcomes.
• Deeply culturally aware, inclusive in mindset, and passionate about building belonging at scale.

Why This Role Matters

You will lead one of our most visible culture initiatives of the year — influencing employee engagement, brand reputation, and community impact nationwide.

This is an opportunity to shape how a large, distributed organization activates its values in real time.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Sr Project Manager to lead and deliver initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency, and execution across Marketing, Product, and Sales teams. This role is execution-oriented and some key areas this role will support - process optimization, operating model improvements, new system implementations, system upgrades and cross-functional delivery.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office) based out of our San Leandro Office. Ideal candidate is structured, proactive, and comfortable driving clarity in complex, and ambiguous environments.

You’ll Make a Difference By

Program Planning, Delivery & Reporting

• Leading end-to-end delivery of operational and transformation initiatives, including process redesign, workflow optimization, system implementations and upgrades, etc.
• Translating business and operational needs into clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Supporting intake, prioritization, and sequencing of projects across multiple teams
• Building and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource needs
• Tracking progress against milestones, identifying risks and issues, and proactively mitigating them
• Providing clear, concise status updates to stakeholders and leadership

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partnering closely with cross functional teams across the organization managing dependencies and handoffs across teams to ensure smooth execution
• Facilitating working sessions, decision forums, and executive readouts
• Serving as a neutral operator who can align diverse perspectives toward outcomes
• Partnering with stakeholders to assess current-state processes across Marketing, Product, and Sales, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and root causes impacting speed, quality, and predictability
• Partnering with stakeholders to design and document future-state processes
• Driving adoption of new processes through change management, training, and enablement

Change Management & Adoption

• Partnering closely with the Organizational Change Manager to develop rollout plans to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, and operating models
• Coordinating training, communications, and documentation
• Measuring effectiveness post-implementation and driving continuous improvement
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading operational, transformation, or process improvement initiatives
• Experience in Retail, eCommerce, B2B or B2C environments
• Proven experience supporting Marketing Operations, Product Operations, Sales, or similar functions
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, and waterfall)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to drive structure and clarity in ambiguous environments
• Tools & Technical Skills
• Proficiency with project and work management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet
• Experience with documentation and visualization tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Lucidchart)
• Comfort building dashboards, reports, and executive-ready materials

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $135,000-145,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

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THE POSITION

The Head Start Program Director reports to the Director of Human Services, or their designee, leads a team of professionals, and is responsible for the direction, management, and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start Birth-to-Five program. The Head Start Program Director continuously monitors the progress on meeting child outcomes and school readiness goals with the deliberate intent of meeting or exceeding the national average for child outcomes.

The position oversees 6 direct reports, a department budget of $25 million, and staff of 100.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division; establish priorities, goals, policies, and performance standards; and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with the Head Start Policy Council, Advisory Board, Mayor’s Office, City leadership, County, State, and Federal partners, regulatory agencies, delegate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality, culturally responsive child development services aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and California early childhood education standards and Community Care licensing.
• Oversee fiscal management, including budget development, financial oversight, contract administration, invoice processing, payments and pursuit of grants and alternative funding sources.
• Review budgets, checking that expenditures align with allowable uses, and watching for early signs of risk – whether in financial reports, staffing patterns or enrollment data.
• Direct and coordinate division operations, ensuring consistency in policy implementation and effective collaboration with external agencies, consultants, and vendors.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff; address public inquiries and eligibility determinations; and provide technical assistance to community partners.
• Establish community engagement, education and training programs for clients, partners and members of the public. This could be townhalls or listening sessions. ideal candidate is a leader who can successfully develop and manage a diverse team. You will solve client problems while providing exceptional service and help develop new business opportunities.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Mission-driven, community-centered leader with a strong commitment to equity and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Deep expertise in Head Start and early childhood programs, including strong knowledge of federal performance standards, compliance, monitoring, and multiple funding streams.
• Politically astute and publicly accountable, with the ability to operate effectively in a transparent environment involving public meetings, community advocates, and multiple oversight bodies.
• Relationship builder with strong executive presence, capable of partnering effectively with the Policy Council, Advisory Board, City leadership, labor representatives, service providers, and cross-department stakeholders.
• Operationally strong with a systems mindset, able to stabilize and improve staffing structures, systems, and service delivery across multiple sites and program models.
• Talent and culture leader with a track record of hiring, retaining, developing, and coaching staff while fostering strong team dynamics and a healthy organizational culture.
• Experienced in fiscal oversight and contract management, including managing budgets, audits, procurement processes, contracts, and payment workflows.
• Effective change leader who can navigate complex organizational structures, set priorities, and execute phased improvement plans while maintaining compliance and service quality.
• Excellent communicator and presenter, able to engage effectively with individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds.
• Creative and visionary systems thinker with the ability to elevate programs and advance coordinated implementation across the City.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, human services, education, health services, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Leadership Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or managerial experience in human services program administration.
• Program Experience: Experience managing or working with federally funded programs (e.g., Head Start or similar grant-funded initiatives) is highly desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining the background and experience that make you the ideal candidate, electronically, to by April 10, 2026.

Applicants who apply by the deadline will receive first consideration. The position remains

open until filled.