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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Job Title: Product Owner – Embedded Systems

Location: Portland OR

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to support Automation and Infrastructure teams working on Kernel/QNX and Android platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, automation, and program stakeholders to define product features, manage the product backlog, and ensure predictable delivery through Agile frameworks.

The role requires strong development-facing experience in embedded or automotive projects, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and minimizing ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Automation and Infrastructure teams working on Kernel/QNX and Android platforms.
• Define features and user stories with clear Definition of Done (DoD) and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure traceability between product features and product requirements.
• Prioritize and manage product backlog items for sprint planning.
• Work with engineering teams to refine backlog items for clarity and feasibility.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Engineering Leads to ensure predictable Agile delivery.
• Coordinate with Automation Engineers to drive sprint iterations.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and product/program stakeholders.
• Manage development lifecycle activities including development and validation coordination.
• Drive product execution while ensuring alignment with strategic program objectives.

Required Skills

• Experience working as a Product Owner in Embedded or Automotive projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile / SAFe Agile frameworks.
• 3+ years experience with Jira for backlog management, grooming, and sprint planning.
• Experience using Jama for requirements and test plan management.
• Experience working with development and validation teams in embedded environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with QNX or Android-based embedded platforms.
• Experience with automation frameworks or infrastructure teams.
• Background in automotive infotainment, telematics, or embedded systems.

Job Title: Workday Extend Developer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (5 days a week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Up to $70 p/h (1099 or W2)

Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced Workday Extend Developer for our client located in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Workday Extend and Orchestration, alongside a strong background in application development and integration. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and deploying applications that enhance our client’s Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and deploy innovative applications using Workday Extend to meet client requirements.
• UI Component Creation: Build dynamic user interface components utilizing the Workday Extend UI Framework.
• Business Logic Development: Develop and implement business logic through Workday Orchestrate, ensuring seamless operations.
• Validation & Rules Implementation: Create robust validation rules, calculated fields, and implement business process frameworks (BPF) to enhance data integrity and workflow efficiency.
• API Management: Leverage extensive experience in APIs to facilitate smooth integration with other systems, including digital platforms like Microsoft Azure.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of total work experience, with at least 1-2 years specifically in Workday Extend and Orchestration.
• Technical Proficiencies:
• Proficiency in Workday Extend and its UI Framework.
• Strong knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Workday Human Capital Management.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with additional digital applications and data integration techniques within the Workday ecosystem.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of software development life cycles.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready for this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume for consideration.

This position requires an in-person interview with the client in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates must be able to work onsite five days a week. Some flexibility available.

Join us as a Senior, AI Workplace Transformation Consultant

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering successful organisational change, backed by experience and knowledge of PROSCI, Kotter or other change frameworks, while also helping clients unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Viva and more. You’ll develop and implement advanced change management strategies; drive people change and enablement and ensure that new solutions are adopted smoothly and deliver measurable value.

You’ll be a self-starting, adaptable, and energetic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments. You’ll bring strong experience in consultative client engagements, be open to challenge and feedback, and feel confident constructively challenging clients to ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved. A growth mindset is essential, along with a clear expectation that you’ll actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Changing Social.

Location: Nashville Tennessee / Remote Time zone: Eastern or Central preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Change Management Strategy

• Lead the design and execution of advanced change management strategies for clients adopting Microsoft 365 and Copilot solutions.
• Apply proven methodologies to build adoption plans, communications, and training tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ensure all change activities align with client business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and delivery of sessions to secure buy-in at all levels.
• Advocate, support, coach and mentor senior leaders in the importance and necessity of change.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client sponsors, technical leads, and end users.
• Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions to ensure adoption challenges are addressed proactively.

Adoption Metrics, Reporting & Value Realisation

• Develop and implement measurement frameworks to track adoption, usage, and ROI of Copilot and other Microsoft solutions.
• Use reporting tools to monitor project effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Communicate adoption progress and value realisation to key stakeholders and sponsors.

Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio & AI Agents

• Understand, identify, scope and support the elements of the M365 Modern Workplace Applications that are of direct impact to the clients needs.
• Be well versed in the identification of business workflows and processes. Capable in crafting new ways of working that utilise the M365 platform and drive real world ROI.
• Deliver Copilot projects and custom conversational AI agents to meet client needs.
• Advise clients on best practices for creating and managing AI-powered solutions that enhance workflows and productivity.
• Translate functionality into clear guidance for end users, ensuring solutions are user-friendly and deliver on their promise.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and developers to align AI deployments with user needs and organisational policies.

Product & AI Knowledge

• Leverage deep understanding of our solutions to assess client needs and recommend the most suitable products or agents that deliver optimal value and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, and broader M365 modern work platform
• Deliver client training sessions, Q&A drop-ins, and knowledge-sharing to embed new ways of working.
• Keep up to date of Microsoft’s AI roadmap to guide clients on upcoming features and capabilities.

Client Relationship Management & Pre-Sales

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Embed as a trusted advisor who can spot business benefits for our clients and build proposals and services to support those needs both commercially and via delivery.
• Support the sales team in scoping client needs, delivering demos, and showcasing our Copilot capabilities.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations, bringing both change management and technical expertise.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor or masters degree in Business, Organisational Development, Information Technology, Anthropology or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in adoption and change management, with at least some exposure to configuring or supporting Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft 365 products, Copilot Studio, Power Virtual Agents, or similar conversational AI tools is highly desirable.

Certifications:

• Relevant change management certification (e.g. PROSCI) required. Or significant proven track record and specific detailed knowledge of change frameworks.
• Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200), Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600), or equivalent Copilot Studio certifications.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of change management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Confident in facilitating workshops and training sessions.
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset with a passion for emerging AI capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge & Experience: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, and change management best practices. Mentor colleagues and leads client training.
• Business Impact: Leads complex projects, drives measurable adoption, and supports business development.
• People & Team Management: Coaches junior team members, resolves issues, and drives collaboration.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates effectively with clients and internal teams, translating between technical and non-technical contexts.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Designs creative solutions for adoption challenges, drives continuous improvement, and keeps up to date with the AI landscape.

Why Join Changing Social?

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are on an exciting journey of growth that offers huge potential for ambitious and likeminded people. Changing Social has ambitious plans for the future. We aim to expand our team substantially in the coming years, having grown 58% over the past 12 months, with growth plans to hit a head count of 200 over the next three to five years.

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach where necessary.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 23 days of annual leave per calendar year, excluding Public Holidays, with an additional day for each year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Additional Leave: Gain an additional day of leave for each year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Annual Leave Carry Over: Carry over up to 5 days of unused annual leave to the next year.
• Festive Period: Business closure for a week during the festive period in December.
• Public Holidays: Flexibility to work over public holidays if desired or required, with time taken back on a subsequent day.
• Pension Scheme: 2% 401k employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.
• Flexible Working: Manage your own time to improve work-life balance and facilitate managing international time zones.

Additional Benefits:

Health and Wellbeing:

• US Health, Vision and Dental Plan
• My Mind Pal Wellbeing App

Financial Security:

• Bravo Perks: Points schemes and vouchers.
• Bravo Hub: Access to discount codes.
• Financial Wellbeing Tools: Budget planners, money-saving tools, and financial education resources.

Personal Development:

• Paid Microsoft Training and Certifications: Enhance your professional skills with company-sponsored training.

More about Changing Social

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach. Our POP values Preparation, Ownership, and Pride are the behaviours that underpin our high-performance culture. They’re how we turn our values into action, every day.

Senior CPIC / TBM Portfolio Lead

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Salary Range $110,000 – $135,000 annually

Position Overview

The Senior CPIC / TBM Portfolio Lead supports Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) organizations in overseeing IT investment portfolios and driving the adoption of Technology Business Management (TBM) frameworks. This role provides leadership across CPIC lifecycle activities, IT financial transparency initiatives, and executive-level portfolio reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Select, Control, and Evaluate investment management functions.

- Direct Technology Business Management (TBM) framework implementations, including Apptio cost modeling and configuration.

- Deliver CIO-level portfolio analytics, performance metrics, and IT investment reporting.

- Oversee the alignment of financial, operational, and technical data with the TBM taxonomy.

- Manage Apptio data ingestion processes and end-to-end IT cost modeling activities.

- Lead the development, review, and submission of OMB Exhibit 53 and Exhibit 300 materials, including IT portfolio summaries and business cases for major IT investments.

- Produce CIO governance deliverables, executive dashboards, and briefing materials for senior leadership.

Experience and Qualifications

- Ability to successfully pass an extensive federal government background investigation.

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.

- Five to eight years of experience supporting Federal CIO organizations.

- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting CPIC and TBM program implementations.

- Strong hands-on experience with Apptio, the TBM framework, IT financial modeling, and cost transparency initiatives.

- Familiarity with federal IT financial management tools and systems.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior executives.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience supporting federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Transportation (DOT), or Department of the Treasury.

- Professional certifications such as TBM Executive Foundation, Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How You'll Make a Difference

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Quality Engineering. In this role, you’ll be a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive the transformation of quality across our technology organization. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a modern Quality Engineering function that goes beyond traditional QA, with ownership spanning QA environments, test automation, AI-enabled quality practices, quality governance, best practices, and the establishment of a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, technical depth, operating model design, and change management, with the ability to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery teams to create a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking quality strategy that supports speed, reliability, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise Quality Engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Valvoline’s broader technology and business priorities.
• Shift the organization from traditional testing approaches to a modern quality engineering model focused on prevention, automation, continuous validation, and measurable quality outcomes.
• Establish quality as a shared responsibility across product, engineering, and delivery teams while maintaining strong governance and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.

QA Center of Excellence (COE)

• Build and operationalize a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) to define frameworks, standards, tooling, reusable assets, and governance processes.
• Create enterprise-wide best practices for test design, automation, environment strategy, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics.
• Standardize quality processes across portfolios while allowing for flexibility based on product and platform needs.
• Develop playbooks, templates, training, and maturity models to improve quality capability across teams.

Automation & Tooling

• Define and execute an enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, data, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Drive adoption of scalable automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Evaluate, select, and optimize quality tools and platforms to improve speed, coverage, traceability, and reporting.
• Increase automation efficiency and effectiveness by implementing reusable components, common libraries, and engineering best practices.

AI-Enabled Quality Engineering

• Lead the adoption of AI and intelligent automation within quality engineering, including opportunities such as:

test case generation

intelligent defect triage

predictive risk analysis

self-healing automation

release quality insights

test optimization and prioritization

• Assess emerging AI capabilities and define practical use cases that improve quality outcomes, team productivity, and speed to market.
• Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to ensure AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.

QA Environments & Test Data Management

• Own the strategy for QA environments, including environment planning, availability, stability, governance, and optimization.
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to improve environment readiness, reduce bottlenecks, and support parallel delivery.
• Establish strong processes for test data management, environment provisioning, and integration dependency coordination.
• Drive improvements in environment monitoring and readiness reporting to reduce delays and improve release confidence.

Governance, Metrics & Best Practices

• Define and implement quality KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and scorecards to provide visibility into quality performance, automation maturity, defect trends, release risk, and environment health.
• Set standards for quality gates, entry/exit criteria, defect leakage reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of measurable quality and operational discipline through governance routines, audits, and executive reporting.
• Ensure best practices are embedded into agile delivery, DevSecOps, and release management processes.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Define the sourcing strategy for quality engineering capabilities, including the right balance of internal talent, strategic partners, and offshore/onshore vendor models.
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, governance, and performance management related to quality engineering and testing services.
• Optimize spend, capability, and service quality across external partners while ensuring alignment to Valvoline standards and delivery expectations.
• Build workforce strategies that support both immediate delivery needs and long-term capability development.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and PMO leaders to embed quality into planning, design, development, and release processes.
• Influence senior stakeholders on quality investments, transformation priorities, and operating model improvements.
• Support mission-critical initiatives by ensuring strong quality planning, risk management, and execution.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering
• 5+ years leading enterprise QA teams
• Experience in high-volume retail, omnichannel, or consumer-facing environments strongly preferred
• Deep experience with:

Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)

• Experience leading QA in Agile/SAFe or hybrid environments
• Experience using agentic tools for test development and integrating work with agentic code development (ie: Github Copilot, Claude code)
• Proven track record reducing defect escape rates

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise systems thinker
• Data-driven decision maker
• Builder of scalable processes
• Collaborative but boundary-setting partner
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced retail cycles
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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.

Join our Support Center at WHSmith North America and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams —where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

We are seeking a Director, Inventory Accounting & Finance to join our Finance team and support the growth and profitability of our travel retail operations. This role will be responsible for financial oversight of inventory investment, stock integrity risk, shrink exposure, and working capital performance. Owns the forward-looking financial framework, analytics, governance, and decision support related to inventory, provisions, and control effectiveness. Ensures inventory-related financial signals, trends, and risks are translated into actionable insight for executive decision-making and capital allocation.

Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Pay: $150,000 - $160,000

Job Type: Full-time

What You Will Be Doing in this Role:

• Own enterprise financial oversight of inventory investment and stock integrity risks.
• Lead financial governance for inventory accuracy, shrink exposure, and provisioning strategy.
• Oversee financial modeling for inventory provisions, shrink accruals, and GRNI exposure.
• Provide executive-level reporting and analytics on inventory trends and risk.
• Own inventory-related KPI and dashboard frameworks for Finance and ELT.
• Lead working capital projections tied to inventory positions and turns.
• Deliver forward-looking inventory risk & opportunity (R&O) insights.
• Provide financial decision support for inventory investments and initiatives.
• Sponsor hind-sight reviews of inventory and stock investments vs outcomes.
• Oversee financial control framework effectiveness.
• Oversee audit schedules and support
• Manage a team of 3 direct reports

What You Need for Success in this Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. CPA a plus
• 8+ years’ work experience including financial and/or operational analysis as it relates to inventory control, preferably in a retail company
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with inventory systems, building dashboards, and synthesizing a large amount of data into actionable insights
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work in a fast paced, high growth environment
• Must be comfortable interacting with and presenting to executives and senior leadership

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Description

Role -: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ (Onsite)

We are looking for a highly skilled SDET / QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Python, JavaScript, and modern automation frameworks to support automation solutions and end-to-end network validation.

Key Skills Required:

Python Automation

JavaScript

SDET / QA Automation

Automation Frameworks (PyTest / Selenium / Playwright / Cypress)

Microservices Testing

API Testing

Networking / Cable Technologies Knowledge

End-to-End System Validation

Responsibilities:

• Develop automation solutions and test scripts for network platforms

• Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python & JavaScript

• Validate end-to-end network components and behavior

• Develop automation microservices for testing infrastructure

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure quality delivery