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Rise is an award-winning , full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core , specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.
We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.
Location: Chicago, 4 days in office
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOBThe Director, Social Investment is responsible for managing a team of paid social experts that activate and manage social campaigns across all social platforms. You will be trusted to oversee a growing client portfolio and collaborate with other team members to deliver innovative solutions to the book of business. This role will also be focused on helping Rise drive revenue growth through three core areas:
- Partnering with the Account Management team mapped to their respective portfolio of accounts to retain current business through delivering a remarkable experience and superior results.
- Working in full collaboration with the Account Management team to grow pre-existing Rise revenue through uncovering and tactically up-selling strategic client growth opportunities, an emphasis on cross-channel or full-funnel growth initiatives
- Supporting new business revenue growth by partnering with Business Development, Account Management, Media Strategy and other channel leaders on new business initiatives
As part of accomplishing the above objectives, the Director, Social Investment will be expected to successfully and fluidly operate across a wide variety of internal and external situations ranging from coaching internal channel managers on complex strategic initiatives, to pitching C-Level client contacts on new business opportunities, to working with Client Partners to craft compelling narratives in order to sell-through strategic growth initiatives.
In addition, this individual must be well-spoken, have strong presentation skills, understand client relationship/risk management, be comfortable managing a high performance team and overseeing large complex accounts with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced work environment.
The right candidate will be passionate about social media and its importance in the consumer journey and marketing funnel. They must have an astute understanding of the social landscape - including all channels, technologies, platforms, etc. and be a leader promoting collaboration and ideation.
- As a supervisor, the Director will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled with accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, this individual is an expert at process / project management to efficiently create processes that can be scaled across multiple accounts or teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish a center of excellence that efficiently executes paid social initiatives while driving innovation aligned to business goals.
- Develop and execute social strategies for both evergreen and event-based campaigns, working closely with internal / external stakeholders
- Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges; plan and develop measurable programs that are on strategy, within budget and exceed client objectives marked by clear success criteria (pre and post campaign) and benchmarks
- Develop social strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives
- Optimize targeting, segmentation, and performance across product categories, audiences / personas, and industries, continuously analyzing data and making recommendations for improvement
- Drive digital marketing innovation by harnessing AI-driven automation, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge industry best practices to position Rise as a leader in social
- Manage financials, including budget allocation, client billing, team billability and account profitability
- Deliver insightful and persuasive presentations to clients and prospects
- Own execution accuracy across all team members
- Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention
- Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues
- Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows
- Be a thought-leader; proactively advise on social trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation; seek opportunities to vet and test new technologies
- Partner with the Director, Partnerships to cultivate strong relationships with social partners, including responsibility for JBP stewardship, as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate education and / or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business)
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Certifications:
- Certificates in Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube required; experience with other social / social adjacent platforms a plus (X, Reddit, LinkedIn, Pintrest, etc.)
Experience:
- 10+ years relevant work experience in digital / social marketing; agency experience a plus
- 5+ years of experience tactically managing campaigns in-platform
- Experience in / familiarity with additional digital channels (Programmatic, SEO, Affiliate, or Paid Search) is a plus
- Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel
- Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies
- Experience developing, managing and leading high performance teams required
- Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners
- Expert knowledge of the importance and role of social within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths
- Client-facing and/or C-level track record
- Experience participating in new business pitches, both behind-the-scenes and in-the-room
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in social tactics and strategies
- Demonstrated experience managing strategy for large, complex clients with minimums of $5M+ spend per year while being held to strict client goals
- Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results
- Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted the profitability / efficiency of an account / team
- Proven experience facilitating and initiating creative thinking in the digital space: content, media, social, activation
- Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Dedication to completing projects and tasks with passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence; ability to excel in a complex and changing marketplace
- Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues
- Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level
- High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions
- Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs
- Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills
- Travel:
The Associate Manager, Programmatic is responsible for effectively supervising a team and set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. This individual will act as a subject matter expert on Programmatic strategy and execution, assuming a client facing role during pre-sales activity and enterprise level client meetings. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager, Programmatic will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting. Additionally, this individual is an expert at process/project management, efficiently creating processes that can be scaled across multiple accounts or teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as direct supervisor for up to (4) direct reports in Chicago, Buenos Aires, and/or Mexico City
- Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including: employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention
- Maintain target utilization for assigned work and for direct reports work.
- Onboard, maintain and grow assigned client base: coordinate with Account Management & Media Strategy on long term strategic roadmap
- Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and Rise 5 on all assigned clients.
- Quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues
- Act as a liaison between internal rise teams and programmatic team for all matters related to assigned clients.
- Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team and clients. Scale processes across a greater Programmatic team.
- Lead weekly team and individual meetings with programmatic team members, other Rise employees, and outside vendors.
- Collaborate with Programmatic managers on team wide initiatives
- Stay up to date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor\'s degree required
- Experience: 2-3 Years Digital Marketing Experience
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting media strategy directly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience creating clear and concise media proposals (media plans, media strategies, powerpoint presentations) that showcase thought leadership and creative thinking.
- Detail Oriented: ability to execute digital media campaigns flawlessly while providing robust insights and analysis.
- Developed multiple processes that impacted the profitability/efficiency of an account/team.
- Establishes him/herself as trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Understands technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results.
- Possesses leadership skills necessary to independently manage potential issues while knowing when to manage up.
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The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) leverages deep functional and industry expertise to think beyond borders and provide essential tools to help drive decision making, reveal insights, and gain business advantage. This "think tank" of experts conducts fact-based research; performs advanced data analytics; creates thought leadership; and consults with clients on pressing issues, measuring business performance, building business cases and designing roadmaps to drive value. The IBV is recognized as the top thought leadership producer globally.
ResponsibilitiesYour role and responsibilities
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) is seeking a highly motivated university student for a 10-week summer internship focused on research-driven storytelling, content creation, and digital communications. The ideal candidate will have strong interest in business, economics, and emerging technologies, paired with foundational skills in writing, strategic communication, and social media engagement.
Reporting to the Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence, the intern will work within the IBV Analytics, Creative, Editorial, and Engagement (ACEE) team, and collaborate across the broader IBV. The intern will support the creation and amplification of thought leadership content across digital channels.
Required educationHigh School Diploma/GED
Required technical and professional expertise- Academic Program Enrollment: Currently enrolled at a university or educational institution, or recently completed qualification.
- Basic Understanding of Business Operations: Familiarity with general business concepts and principles, with a willingness to learn and expand knowledge.
- Exposure to Teamwork: Basic understanding of teamwork and communication skills, with a desire to develop these skills in a professional setting.
- Interest in Professional Development: Desire to gain hands-on experience and build skills in a real-world setting, with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Curiosity about Industry Trends: Interest in learning about industry trends and developments, with a willingness to explore and learn from experienced professionals.
Specific IBV responsibilities include:
- Translating research findings into clear and compelling narratives for broad audiences
- Supporting development of blogs, social media posts, infographics, and executive-ready summaries
- Assisting in shaping outreach strategies for newly published IBV insights
- Helping ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with IBV brand and tone
- Participating in IBV webinars and synthesizing key takeaways for internal and external communication
- Engaging with IBV experts to understand research themes and support content mapping across channels
No preferred qualifications specified
ABOUT BUSINESS UNITIBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
YOUR LIFE @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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ABOUT IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILSSupplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title
IBV thought leadership producer intern
Date posted
13-Mar-2026
Job ID
103033
City / Township / Village
Chicago
State / Province
Illinois
Country
United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Consulting
Employment type
Co-Op (Fixed Term)
Contract type
Internship
Projected Minimum Salary per year
54,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year
99,000.00
Position type
Internship
No Travel
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
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We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today.
This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency.We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.Location: Chicago, 4 days in office General Purpose of Job: The Director, Investment, Programmatic is responsible for managing a team of programmatic experts that activate and manage Programmatic campaigns across all programmatic platforms.
You will be trusted to oversee a growing client portfolio and collaborate with other team members to deliver innovative solutions to the book of business.
This role will also be focused on helping Rise drive revenue growth through three core areas:Partnering with the Account Management team mapped to their respective portfolio of accounts to retain current business through delivering a remarkable experience and superior results.
Working in full collaboration with the Account Management team to grow pre-existing Rise revenue through uncovering and tactically up-selling strategic client growth opportunities, an emphasis on cross-channel or full-funnel growth initiatives Supporting new business revenue growth by partnering with Business Development, Account Management, Media Strategy and other channel leaders on new business initiativesAs part of accomplishing the above objectives, the Director, Investment, Programmatic will be expected to successfully and fluidly operate across a wide variety of internal and external situations ranging from coaching internal channel managers on complex strategic initiatives, to pitching C-Level client contacts on new business opportunities, to working with Client Partners to craft compelling narratives in order to sell-through strategic growth initiatives.
In addition, this individual must be well-spoken, have strong presentation skills, understand client relationship/risk management, be comfortable managing a high-performance team and overseeing large complex accounts with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced work environment.
The right candidate will be passionate about programmatic media and its importance in the consumer journey and marketing funnel.They must have an astute understanding of the programmatic landscape
- including all channels, technologies, platforms, etc.
and be a leader in promoting collaboration and ideation.
As a supervisor, the Director will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled Key Responsibilities:Establish a center of excellence that efficiently executes programmatic initiatives while driving innovation aligned to business goals.
Develop and execute programmatic strategies for both evergreen and event-based campaigns, working closely with internal / external stakeholders Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges; plan and develop measurable programs that are on strategy, within budget and exceed client objectives marked by clear success criteria (pre and post campaign) and benchmarks Develop programmatic strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives Optimize targeting, segmentation, and performance across product categories, audiences / personas, and industries, continuously analyzing data and making recommendations for improvement Drive digital marketing innovation by harnessing AI-driven automation, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge industry best practices to position Rise as a leader in programmatic Manage financials, including budget allocation, client billing, team billability and account profitability Deliver insightful and persuasive presentations to clients and prospects Own execution accuracy across all team members Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Be a thought-leader; proactively advise on programmatic trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation; seek opportunities to vet and test new technologies Partner with the Director, Partnerships to cultivate strong relationships with programmatic partners, including but not limited to DSPs, Ad Servers, Measurement Tools, Inventory partners Audience/Contextual Targeting Partners, DCO providers, DMPs with responsibility for JBP stewardship, as assignedEducation:Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English languageExperience:10+ years relevant work experience in digital / programmatic marketing; agency experience a plus 5+ years of experience tactically managing campaigns in-platform Experience in / familiarity with additional digital channels (Social, SEO, Affiliate, or Paid Search) is a plus Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience developing, managing and leading high performance teams required Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners Expert knowledge of the importance and role of programmatic within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths Client-facing and/or C-level track record Experience participating in new business pitches, both behind-the-scenes and in-the-roomCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Certificates in Google DV360, Google Campaign Manager, and The Trade Desk requiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proficient in programmatic tactics and strategies Demonstrated experience managing strategy for large, complex clients with minimums of $5M+ spend per year while being held to strict client goals Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted the profitability / efficiency of an account / team Proven experience facilitating and initiating creative thinking in the digital space: content, media, programmatic, activation Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Dedication to completing projects and tasks with passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence; ability to excel in a complex and changing marketplace Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skillsTravel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $125,000-$150,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.
#LI-DP1Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers.
We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace.
Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
POSITION: Manager, Career Strategy- Paralegal Services
HOURS: 9:00 to 5:00 WFH up to 1 day per week
COMPENSATION: $175,000-$200,000, with some potential flexibility
Manager, Career Strategy- Paralegal Services| Global Law Firm | Chicago, IL Our highly prestigious full-service AmLaw 100 law firm client is hiring an experienced Manage, Career Strategy- Paralegal Services. As a leader within the career strategy function, the Manager, Career Strategy – Paralegal Services champions the professional growth, long-term development, and career advancement of paralegal professionals across the firm. This role partners closely with the Director, Career Strategy as well as the paralegal supervisors across offices and serves as a trusted advocate and advisor to paralegals at all levels, designing and driving career pathways, development programming and training, and identifying resources to allow paralegals to meaningfully contribute to their matter teams. In addition to its career development focus, this individual plays a key role in talent management, resource planning, and innovation. The Manager ensures high levels of client satisfaction, team performance, and cross-office collaboration to support firmwide goals and legal service delivery. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and benefit package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Career Strategy & Development
- Design and implement a firmwide career development framework for paralegals, encompassing structured career pathways, competency models, and clear advancement criteria that align individual growth with firm strategy.
- Lead end-to-end paralegal talent management — from recruitment and onboarding through ongoing development — identifying opportunities that serve both individual career goals and firm needs.
- Oversee the performance evaluation process and establish benchmarking standards that drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the paralegal population.
- Ensure all paralegals have the resources, tools, and support needed to deliver responsive, high-quality, client-focused service.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and all applicable professional development requirements, including CLE obligations and technical competency standards
- Lead regular meetings across the paralegal population to share updates on firm news and active matters, align on priorities, and drive ongoing training and professional development conversations.
Resource Management
- Optimize resource allocation, project staffing, and workflow processes to maximize efficiency and ensure the right talent is deployed to the right matters.
- Monitor performance metrics and workload distribution to ensure billable hour targets are consistently met, making proactive adjustments as needs shift.
- Serve as a strategic liaison between attorneys, legal teams, and administrative leadership to ensure seamless integration of paralegal resources within case teams and drive opportunities for improved service delivery and efficiency.
- Provide leadership and advocacy for paralegal professionals, aligning team goals with firm priorities, ensuring staffing levels meet business needs while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Change Management & Innovation
- Champion the use of new technologies and practice-specific tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in legal service delivery; serve as a thought leader within the department and broader firm.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years as a practicing paralegal with a strong preference for trial experience; law firm, government agency, or investigations background also highly valued.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced legal education or training — including a J.D. welcomed.
- Periodic travel to regional offices to support collaboration and projects.
- Proven leadership experience managing legal support teams or paralegal departments in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, deliver results, and lead high-performing teams.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms, including SharePoint, Relativity, Opus 2, Lexis/Westlaw, and other trial support software.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid office setting and meet the physical demands of the position.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the highest standards of professional ethics.
A leading organization is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal Department as Associate General Counsel. This role will support a broad range of commercial transactions and corporate contracting activities while partnering closely with internal business stakeholders.
The Associate General Counsel will lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial agreements and play a key role in advancing organizational priorities through practical legal advice and risk management. The role requires strong collaboration with internal teams including property operations, technology, marketing, human resources, construction, development, risk management, and finance.
This individual will also contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, processes, and policies that enhance contracting efficiency and strengthen governance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Technology and SaaS agreements
- Construction contracts
- Vendor and service agreements
- Property management agreements
- Consulting and staffing agreements
- Marketing, advertising, and strategic partnership agreements
- Joint venture and other business collaboration agreements
- Provide practical legal guidance to business stakeholders to support efficient execution of commercial transactions while mitigating risk.
- Identify, analyze, and summarize legal, financial, and operational issues in both standard and complex contracts.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in agreements, amendments, renewals, and extensions, and manage related contract lifecycle activities.
- Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks to streamline negotiations and improve internal processes.
- Design and enhance policies, procedures, and governance related to contract lifecycle management and procurement processes.
- Support business transactions related to asset acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio changes, ensuring contracts are properly reviewed and transitioned.
- Manage and prioritize a high volume of contract matters across multiple internal clients and business units.
- Retain and manage outside counsel when specialized legal expertise is required.
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives within the legal department as needed.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Illinois admission preferred or ability to obtain
- Minimum of 7+ years of commercial transactional experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently structure, draft, negotiate, and close sophisticated commercial agreements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a pragmatic and business-focused negotiation style
- Experience working cross-functionally with business teams in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with privacy, trademark, and copyright issues as they intersect with commercial agreements
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems or contract process improvement initiatives preferred
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality legal advice within tight timelines
Before applying: Candidates must be located near Chicago, the state of Illinois, or surrounding cities/states.
A global leader in industrial manufacturing and precision technology is seeking a Senior Strategic Account Manager to manage and grow key customer relationships within its packaging equipment division. This role focuses on developing long-term partnerships with some of the organization’s largest strategic customers across the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Rather than prospecting for brand-new accounts, this position centers on expanding business within existing enterprise customers, identifying new capital equipment opportunities, and driving strategic growth initiatives.
If you enjoy relationship-driven sales, technical problem-solving, and working closely with manufacturing leaders, this is an opportunity to represent a market-leading technology platform used across some of the world’s largest production environments.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and grow relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
- Identify opportunities to expand equipment installations across customer manufacturing sites
- Partner with customer engineering, operations, and procurement teams to understand production needs
- Lead strategic account planning and long-term growth initiatives
- Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and product teams to deliver solutions
- Support capital equipment projects from initial opportunity through implementation
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and account planning in CRM systems
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving manufacturing technologies
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, strategic account management, or business development
- Background selling industrial equipment, manufacturing technology, automation, or capital equipment
- Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders
- Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills
- Experience managing complex accounts across multiple locations
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Travel: This is a field-based role with approximately 50–75% travel, typically involving customer visits throughout the Midwest (near Chicago) and surrounding regions.
Why This Opportunity:
- Work with a market-leading industrial technology platform
- Manage high-value strategic accounts rather than transactional sales
- Strong collaboration with engineering, service, and product teams
- Opportunity to influence major manufacturing operations and production processes
- Competitive compensation with quarterly incentive opportunities and uncapped upside
The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting over 23,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,150 locations across 48 states. Our five supported healthcare practices operate under the brands Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. We’re committed to enabling healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while we handle the business operations that support them.
Position Summary
The Director of People Analytics & Artificial Intelligence will build and lead TAG’s next generation people insights and AI strategy. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role will transform how we use workforce data, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence to drive business performance across our multi-brand healthcare organization.
This leader will own the vision, strategy, governance, and execution of people analytics and AI initiatives delivering actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, and deploying intelligent automation that improves workforce productivity, engagement, and outcomes. This is a high-impact, enterprise-level role at the intersection of HR, technology, and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
People Analytics Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute TAG’s enterprise people analytics roadmap aligned to business strategy.
- Build predictive and prescriptive models to support workforce planning, attrition risk, labor optimization, recruiting effectiveness, productivity, and engagement.
- Create executive dashboards, brand dashboards, and board ready analytics tied to business KPIs (talent acquisition metrics, retention, predictive analytics, labor efficiency, etc.)
- Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and Brand HR leaders to embed analytics into decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence in HR
- Lead the development and governance of AI-enabled HR solutions (e.g., intelligent recruiting tools, workforce planning models, employee self-service agents, automated case management, talent insights).
- Identify and pilot emerging AI use cases across the employee lifecycle.
- Ensure responsible AI practices, compliance, and ethical guardrails.
- Partner with IT and Legal on data security, governance, and regulatory alignment.
Workforce Intelligence & Predictive Modeling
- Build predictive models for turnover, provider productivity, staffing demand, and succession risk.
- Develop scenario planning capabilities for multi-brand workforce strategies.
- Deliver labor optimization insights across clinical and support functions.
- Support M&A integration analytics and due diligence workforce modeling.
Data Infrastructure & Governance
- Oversee HR data architecture in partnership with HRIS and IT.
- Establish enterprise data definitions, integrity standards, and governance processes.
- Ensure seamless integration between Workday and other enterprise systems.
- Improve reporting automation and reduce manual reporting processes.
Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing People Analytics and AI team.
- Lead center of excellence model supporting all brands across TAG.
- Develop internal capabilities in data literacy across HR leadership.
Executive Partnership
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and the People Leadership Team
- Present insights to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders as needed
- Translate complex data into compelling business narratives.
Qualifications
Required
- 8–12+ years of experience in people analytics, workforce strategy, data science, or HR technology.
- Experience leading analytics strategy in a complex, multi-unit or healthcare environment preferred.
- Strong expertise in predictive modeling, workforce analytics, and AI applications.
- Experience with Workday and enterprise HR systems.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Proven team leadership experience.
Preferred
- Background in healthcare, retail healthcare, dental, medical, or multi-site services.
- Experience in a private equity-backed organization.
- Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, HR, or related field.
- Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Highly analytical and intellectually curious
- Builder mentality — comfortable creating from the ground up
- Technologically fluent with strong AI awareness
- Strong communicator who simplifies complexity
- High ethical standards regarding AI and data use
Success in this role will result in:
- Measurable improvement in retention and workforce productivity
- Predictive visibility into staffing and labor risks
- AI-enabled efficiency across the HR function
- Executive-level workforce intelligence embedded into enterprise decision-making
- Scalable analytics infrastructure supporting TAG’s growth
Why Join The Aspen Group?
At TAG, we are committed to fostering a high-performance culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role provides an opportunity to shape the future of HR at a leading organization, making a meaningful impact on both employees and business success.
*This role is onsite 4 days/week in our Chicago office (Fulton Market District)
- A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
About ImmersiveTouch
ImmersiveTouch® is a leader in surgical planning and training solutions, leveraging cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies to transform patient care. Our mission is to empower clinicians with precision tools that improve outcomes and redefine standards in healthcare. We partner with leading health systems and industry innovators to deliver immersive platforms that make surgery safer, faster, and more personalized.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end delivery of software and platform initiatives across AR/VR surgical planning products. You will partner closely with engineering, product management, QA, and clinical stakeholders to ensure successful execution of software features, platform enhancements, and customer deployments. While some projects involve integrating ImmersiveTouch solutions into hospital environments, the position spans a broader range of software project management responsibilities including planning, execution, release coordination, and cross-team alignment.
Responsibilities
Software Project Management
- Lead end-to-end management of software development projects, including new features, platform enhancements, and customer driven initiatives.
- Define project scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resourcing in alignment with product and engineering leads.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, standups, backlog reviews, and release readiness discussions.
- Track progress, identify risks, and drive cross-team alignment to ensure on-time delivery.
- Communicate project updates, timelines, and changes to leadership and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with product managers to clarify requirements, priorities, and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate closely with software engineers, designers, and QA engineers to keep work flowing smoothly.
- Manage collaboration and communication between local and overseas teams.
Technical Coordination & Integration
- Coordinate integration of software modules developed by external partners or third-party vendors into the ImmersiveTouch platform.
- Ensure technical requirements, interface specifications, and integration timelines are understood across participating teams.
- Support internal engineering with organization of API, data exchange, and workflow interactions between modules.
- Assist with technical deployment tasks when solutions are delivered to hospital or enterprise environments, involving occasional collaboration with client IT teams.
- Track and facilitate resolution of integration-related issues through appropriate engineering teams.
Operational & Process Improvement
- Maintain clear project documentation, schedules, and workflows.
- Recommend improvements to project management processes, team communication practices, and tooling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in technical project management with a focus on system integration.
- Strong understanding of healthcare IT standards (HL7, DICOM) and interoperability.
- Experience managing distributed development teams (onshore and offshore).
- Familiarity with hospital IT infrastructure, networking, and security protocols.
- Experience with API integrations and SaaS deployments.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
Why Join Us
- Work on groundbreaking AR/VR technologies that impact patient care.
- Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team in a fast-growing company.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of surgery.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay: $70K-$110K per year
- Performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401K savings plan
- Paid company holidays
Join MD Newsline
Empowering Healthcare Professionals & Advocates Through Engaging Content and Technological Innovation
Are you passionate about healthcare, technology, and sales? Join us in shaping the future of medical media as Sales Director. We create cutting-edge, engaging content for healthcare professionals and patient advocates, blending expertise in media with next-generation technology to drive better outcomes in healthcare communication.
Looking for applicants in Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia.
We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director to lead our commercial strategy, grow our book of pharmaceutical clients, and drive revenue across our media, content, and campaign offerings. This is a leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in pharmaceutical media sales or marketing partnerships, who thrives on building lasting relationships and leading high-performing teams.
About MD Newsline
MD Newsline is a health communications and technology company dedicated to providing essential medical resources to healthcare professionals and health advocates. Our platform offers a wide range of content focused on disease education, clinical trial updates, medical research insights, patient adherence strategies, and industry best practices. Our mission is to elevate patient outcomes and empower healthcare providers with vital medical knowledge.
What You’ll Do
As Sales Director, you will:
- Develop and lead the overall sales strategy, including annual planning, goal-setting, and forecasting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across pharmaceutical and biotech companies, agencies, and media partners
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients across medical content, custom programs, and digital advertising
- Lead, grow, and mentor a sales team to meet and exceed revenue goals
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and editorial teams to shape go-to-market plans and elevate offerings
- Represent MD Newsline at major medical conferences and industry events
- Partner with leadership to develop strategic pricing, packaging, and account expansion strategies
- Track pipeline performance and client KPIs, adjusting tactics to maximize results
- Serve as the voice of the client internally, ensuring delivery of best-in-class service and solutions
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking candidates with:
- 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry sales, preferably within medical media, marketing services, or digital publishing
- Proven track record of securing and growing large-scale partnerships with pharma clients and/or agencies
- Strong understanding of HCP marketing and pharmaceutical commercialization
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills
- Comfortable leading high-stakes conversations with brand leads, agency buyers, and executive stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Experience with CRM and sales enablement tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Ability to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling medical education, peer-to-peer campaigns, or unbranded content
- Familiarity with healthcare media or marketing solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding talent with a competitive and comprehensive compensation package:
Base ($100,000 to $200,000/year) + Bonus + Sales Incentives + Profit Sharing + Long-Term Incentive Plan + Benefits + 401K Match
- Performance Bonuses: Annual bonuses tied to your success, with significant earning potential.
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): Be a part of the company’s long-term growth and success.
- Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the company through our profit-sharing plan.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Time Off: Policies designed to let you take time off to be at your best, both at work and in life.
Why Join Us?
At MD Newsline, you’ll be at the forefront of healthcare media innovation, working with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where creativity thrives and careers flourish.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Ready to Transform Healthcare Communication?
If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us!