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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, Retail Fixtures & Visual Merchandising is responsible for developing and planning of beauty cosmetic fixtures that align with our customer’s vision. This person will play a pivotal role in driving the development of exceptional beauty product displays that captivate consumers and enhance their beauty shopping experience. They will be the conduit to align both internal and external communication of the development process within the organization. This role will work with cosmetic brands to align planograms with merchandising requirements and analyzing new cosmetic products for fixture compatibility. This position is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop comprehensive strategies for the design, development, and production of beauty cosmetic fixtures that reflect current beauty trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with sales, design, engineering, samples, project management and manufacturing partners to innovate beauty fixtures that enhance product visibility and engagement. Work with those same departments to assist on flawless execution of developed projects.
• Guide customers through the planogramming process. Navigate variations within the process based on customer requirements. Review incoming requests, determine merchandise requirements, and communicate necessary updates.
• Monitor timelines and communicate both internally and to brands/clients to assure the project is setup for success upon execution phase. Provide weekly status updates to sales keying in on planograms, subscriptions, and artwork.
• Ability to set up sample planograms for customer review via video call or in person. Present and communicate challenges and solutions effectively to customers to help guide and bring comfort to working with Vira Insight.
• Knowledge in graphic die lines and other brand driven formats to execute on customer expectations.
• Review incoming planograms to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with Analyst in the development, maintenance, and improvements of programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no direct reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables and V-Lookups)
• Space planner software experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with active listening skills and ability to receive input from others and give positive feedback.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set and manage ongoing changing priorities and exhibit good multi-tasking skills.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and coordinate daily activities of the position.
• Ability and desire to assess current processes and procedures and make recommendations for change that improve performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, product design, or related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in product development through internships, coursework OR combined professional working experience, preferably relative to beauty or cosmetic industry, with a focus on cosmetic fixtures or relative.
• Retail fixture experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and successfully launch innovative beauty cosmetic fixture products.
• Understanding of beauty trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements in the beauty industry preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Creative mindset with an eye for design aesthetics and attention to detail

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly collaborative and detail-oriented Global Supply Chain (GSC) Process Implementation Lead to drive the successful execution of new program launches and process standardization across our manufacturing operations. This role will serve as a central coordinator, working closely with cross-functional teams including machining, block, and crank departments to define and optimize operational footprints. Responsibilities include identifying required equipment, coordinating IT infrastructure needs such as computer setups and network drops, and ensuring all elements are in place for seamless implementation. The ideal candidate will lead layout reviews to ensure efficient vehicle flow and integration, design and validate automated vehicle route maps, and support ramp-up activities by monitoring launch milestones and mitigating risks. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement, holding teams accountable to timelines and deliverables, while facilitating cross-functional meetings to resolve issues and align on goals. The candidate will also collaborate with GSC and manufacturing engineering teams to develop scalable order systems and routing strategies, validate new processes through trials, and ensure compliance with operational standards. As the supplier is not local, the Lead will be responsible for coordinating remote work execution, escalating issues as needed, and providing actionable recommendations to maintain project momentum.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related degree
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or launch coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic Excel formulas, Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in data analysis and process documentation tools
• Need to be comfortable working in a team setting as there will be a high level of collaboration, ability to facilitate and lead

Compensation:

$30 to $36/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

It is all about learning and growing. Our Associate Auto Adjuster role may be a new career for you. There’s a lot to learn, but the pathway is mapped out and USAA is willing to invest in you! Our comprehensive, fully paid four-month training program includes all training materials, licensing costs, class discussions, hands-on training, e-learning modules, and the instructor led guidance will help you to support our members independently. We have new training classes starting every month.

Our in-office development program provides the training you need and the encouragement to create a proactive and independent support style to service our membership. After six months in-office, you’ll have the opportunity to work offsite 2 days a week. Military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Work schedules will vary and may include some weekends. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to work in our Chesapeake, VA office, located at 1341 Crossway Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320  as an Associate Auto Adjuster . Your work will focus on adjusting non-injury auto claims and you'll work under supervision to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and adjust low complexity auto insurance claims presented by or against our members. This will include the end-to-end claims process and settling claims in compliance with state laws and regulations. In this role, you will make a difference to our members as you deliver best in class customer service through setting appropriate expectations, proactively communicating and providing advice to deliver appropriate solutions to the member.

What you'll do:

• Acquire and apply basic knowledge of auto coverages. auto physical damage, and liability, in order to evaluate and settle high volume and low complexity auto claims such as; simple comprehensive and collision (i.e., single vehicle, parked and unoccupied, clear liability), glass, roadside, and rental vehicle coverages for repairable vehicles.

• Resolve claims through proactive problem solving and decision making, within authority guidelines and under direct supervision, while overcoming obstacles, and effectively prioritizing the workload.

• Clearly document thought process including damage evaluation, investigation, negotiation, and settlement decisions.

• Collaborate and set expectations with external and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution.

• Support members, business partners, and claimants, through use of varying communication channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive timely and effective resolutions through exceptional service.

• Acquire and apply a foundational knowledge of Property and Claims (P&C) insurance industry products, and services, to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Support workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including potential evening, weekends, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.

• May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.

• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience or GED

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service for our members by communicating clearly and professionally using multiple communication channels to process information related to auto claims

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while navigating through multiple business applications

• Successfully acquire an insurance adjuster license and applicable state registrations within 90 days of hire (Candidates that reside in NC but apply to openings in Chesapeake will first become licensed in NC)

• Successful completion of a job-related assessment is required.

What sets you apart:

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

• Bachelor’s degree

Compensation range: The hiring range for this position is: $49,840 to $51,840

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

You are skilled at multitasking to manage multiple geographically diverse projects at various completion phases simultaneously. You organize and lead cross-functional team meetings to develop project schedules, resource plan, functional team key performance metrics and overall project plans of records. • You thrive on identifying and driving the resolution of program issues and conflicts among different engineering groups by using effective communication and influencing skills. You to troubleshoot program issues and help to develop alternative program tasks, schedules, milestones, resource plans, processes etc. • You are good at determining risks, developing mitigation strategies, and communicating information to key internal and external stakeholders. • You have a fresh mindset that challenges the conventional. You are driven by future-oriented changes and will take an active role in innovating and improving the current program management metrics and processes. • Passionate about driving the implementation of best practices in project management to streamline the IP deliverables. • You are an exceptional communicator who carries a leadership presence to develop top-quality presentations that are concise and engaging. • Highly organized and trusted with gathering information from engineering teams across the organization in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications • 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 2+ years of experience with a PhD • Experience with ASIC design, silicon validation and IP Integration and release. • Experience working with Linux/Unix environment (Especially dealing with file transfer) • Familiarity with standard software development methodologies including source control (Git, Perforce, etc.. ) • Experience with defect tracking systems (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc..) • Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies • Experience with project schedule and resource management tools, advanced Excel, power-point

Job ID: 520790

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced AMAT SSC Travel and Expense (T&E) program Analyst to support our Shared services. This role involves Concur expense solution administration and partner with management in ensuring adherence to the Company’s Corporate Card Policies and Procedures. The Corporate card analyst manages the configuration of the Concur rules to support operations, resolution of escalated T&E program issues, communications to end users, and active participation in all related strategic projects. As a subject matter expert, the ideal candidate supports new process implementations to completion and improve the customers' experience.

What Procure-to-pay (P2P) does

(P2P) streamlines the process of processing invoices, ensuring suppliers are paid efficiently and managing the Travel and Expense program. By centralizing accounts payable functions, it fosters consistent standards, improved compliance, and enhanced visibility across an organization. P2P empowers the organization to reach a high level of efficiency while minimizing errors and enhance vendors and internal customer experience. Furthermore, the Shared Service P2P department can leverage data analytics for better decision-making, optimizing overall financial and operational performance.

What Shared Services Does

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency.Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense Program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain a culture of continuous improvement to deliver effective and efficient travel and expense administration.
• Use proper analytical tools to monitor, analyze and investigate inefficiencies or process failures to develop and propose improvement implementations.
• Monitor proper T&E controls as well as key operational management controls.
• Propose concrete action plans to Management regarding training needs based on the frequency of problem types, audit findings, and inquiries from cusstomers. Also, deliver feedback on suggested policies and procedures to gain efficiencies and overall compliance with expense management tools and platforms.
• Provide guidance and training to card holders and Concur users as needed. Support them with any expense reporting issues. Questions must be handled with diplomacy, friendliness, accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Provide necessary reports and analyses to management, conduct sensitive investigations, and enforce compliance with Travel and Expense company policies.
• Support external audit efforts and maintain familiarity with SAP elements (e.g., chart of accounts, profit center and cost center hierarchies).
• Remain abreast of best practices and trends relevant to corporate card administration, shared services, and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SAP Concur administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in working within Corporate Card functions in a Shared Service.
• Proven track record in delivering high levels of customer service.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic mindset.
• Familiarity designing and standardizing processes, preferably transactional activities
• Working knowledge of the building products/construction industry preferred
• Ability to navigate competing priorities from various stakeholders and make decisions while maintaining collaborative culture.
• Solution-oriented consensus builder, and trusted partner across the organization

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with flexible work options, requiring some in-person presence.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.
• Able to communicate by telephone and in person.
• Able to use a computer for word processing, email communication, and document preparation.
• May require sitting for extended periods.

Location

• Hybrid - 3 days in office. 100% in office during transition.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary:

The Client Program Support role is designed to provide comprehensive administrative and operational assistance to the rotation program, ensuring seamless execution of onboarding, program management, learning and development initiatives, and participant engagement. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple tasks and technologies to support emerging leaders and program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Onboarding
• Coordinate and schedule pre-start meetings for new participants.
• Arrange and manage 1-on-1 meetings between participants and program leads.
• Issue organizational notices and announcements related to new program members.
• Add new participants to relevant databases and program lists.
• Maintain and update program distribution lists to ensure accurate communications.

Webinars & Townhalls

• Organize, schedule, and provide logistical support for program webinars and townhall events.
• Coordinate invitations, materials, and technical support for virtual sessions.

Rotation Planning & Career Development Process

• Coordinate rotation planning meetings and manage associated preparation tasks.
• Support the career development process through scheduling and documentation management.

Communications

• Draft, review, and distribute communications to participants, business units, and program leaders.
• Ensure timely and effective information flow across all program stakeholders.

Program Manager / Participant 1-on-1s

• Schedule and coordinate one-on-one meetings between program managers and program participants, and participants with other participants/mentors/alumni/leaders.

QDM / NES Support

• Assist with Qnity Development Meeting (QDM) and NES (New Employee Seminar) tasks as required by the program.

Program Off-Boarding

• Facilitate off-boarding activities for participants completing the program, including exit meetings and documentation.

Learning & Development Program

• Coordinate and support career path focused training sessions.
• Assist with the delivery of Lean / Six Sigma training programs.
• Manage foundational curriculum and leadership development training logistics.

Mentoring Program

• Support mentoring program administration including matching, scheduling, and tracking progress.
• Participant Committee Support
• Assist in organizing and supporting participant committee activities and events.

Recruiting Events & Coordination

• Prepare for recruiting events, including logistics, materials, and scheduling.
• Coordinate recruiting processes for student and professional program candidates.
• Additional recruiting support as needed

Student Program

• Provide support for the student program, including onboarding, event coordination, and participant communications.

Systems Maintenance

• Maintain and update program resources using Microsoft SharePoint, OneNote, Teams, Yammer/Viva Engage, Forms, Customer Voice, Power BI, Power Automate, and Kahoot! or similar tools.
• Ensure effective use of digital tools and platforms to support program operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and related digital collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting learning, development, or leadership programs is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to evolving program needs.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to supporting leadership and career development initiatives.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive communications plan supporting Collaboration initiative, including Webex Suite, collaboration devices, and customer experience.
• Drive executive messaging around product innovation, AI-powered capabilities, and key business milestones.
• Create and manage content for executive briefings, internal communications, and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with PR, analyst relations, and internal communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Track communication deliverables and ensure timely execution aligned with business goals.
• Prepare executive briefing materials for leadership meetings and external engagements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather updates, success stories, and business impact insights to enhance storytelling.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, content strategy, or program management.
• Strong experience supporting senior executives with messaging, presentations, and communication strategy.
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or collaboration products (e.g., video conferencing, enterprise tools).
• Proven ability to manage multiple communication initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
  

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Program Leader, Environmental Fate and Remediation will provide strategic leadership, subject matter expertise and oversight/management of consultant support in assessing, managing, and mitigating environmental risks associated with materials, chemicals and components throughout the lifecycle of company’s product systems. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to analyze the environmental fate of materials, managing risks related to restricted and emerging substances of concern, and overseeing site environmental remediation and long-term care programs. The Program Expert will ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster strong cross-functional collaboration to support product development and environmental compliance objectives

In this role, you will:

Environmental Fate Assessment & Strategy

• Lead the assessment and evaluation of the environmental fate of materials, chemicals, components, and packaging in Kimberly-Clark product systems and supply chain operations, including conducting environmental impact analyses and developing strategies to minimize adverse outcomes across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and deploy business processes and controls to manage environmental risks associated with product materials and packaging, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Stewardship teams to integrate environmental fate considerations into product design and innovation.

Substance Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, evaluate, and manage environmental risks and exposures related to restricted substances and emerging substances of concern throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor and interpret evolving environmental regulatory standards and company policy requirements, assessing their impact on products and operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards regarding restricted and emerging substances, including the development and maintenance of governance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead environmental incident response, audits, investigations, and remediation planning for issues related to substances of concern.

Environmental & Site Remediation Program Oversight

• Oversee and manage environmental and site remediation programs, ensuring effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company policies and corporate financial instructions.
• Develop and implement remediation strategies, monitor program performance, and review/approve action plans in response to critical incidents.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support for environmental remediation projects, including risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.

Program Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement program strategies for the environmental management of substances of concern, including governance frameworks, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate governance committees and provide input on policies, standards, disclosures, and mitigation measures related to environmental fate and remediation. Ensure conformance to relevant Corporate Financial Instructions and process controls.
• Stay current on emerging issues and inform enterprise response, including escalation to executive leadership as needed.

Communication, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and deliver clear communications and reporting on program status, risks, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
• Guide the development of technical and strategic positioning related to environmental fate, remediation, and responsible sourcing.
• Represent Kimberly-Clark in external engagements, including with suppliers, NGOs, and certifiers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Capability Building

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Product Stewardship, Legal, and Enterprise Supply Chain to support product development and compliance objectives.
• Raise the capability of teams to identify and drive mitigation of environmental and sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Develop and deliver training programs related to environmental fate, remediation, and compliance.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Education:

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, or a related field
• PhD in related field preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in environmental fate and transport assessment, remediation, product stewardship, or related disciplines within a global organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects or programs.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of environmental fate, remediation frameworks, regulatory standards, and industry best practices related to restricted and emerging substances.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, compliance, incident response, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen to evaluate risks, identify opportunities, and drive systems change.

Other Requirements:

• Experience developing and delivering training programs and supporting governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness to stay current on emerging environmental and regulatory issues and escalate critical matters as needed.
• Ability to monitor program performance, report on progress, and support governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to travel as business needs require (up to 30%).

Seeking an experienced GCP QA Program Manager to serve as a hands-on, embedded QA partner supporting clinical research, nonclinical development, and pharmacovigilance activities across early- to late-stage pharmaceutical development programs.

You will work closely with Clinical Research and other teams on-site, providing day-to-day quality guidance, real-time issue resolution, and active participation in study execution. The position requires demonstrated experience conducting GCP, GLP, and GVP audits and is ideal for someone who thrives in an interactive, operational environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-site QA partner embedded within Clinical Research and development teams
• Provide real-time, hands-on quality guidance during study planning, execution, and close-out
• Support quality-related decision-making using a risk-based, phase-appropriate approach
• Ensure compliance with global regulations across clinical trials, nonclinical studies, and pharmacovigilance activities
• Plan and conduct GCP, GLP, and GVP audits, including internal audits, service provider audits, and study audits
• Support regulatory inspections and maintain ongoing inspection readiness
• Lead deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA development and implementation
• Qualify and oversee CROs, laboratories, and pharmacovigilance service providers

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of GCP/Clinical QA experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Demonstrated experience conducting GCP, GLP, and GVP audits
• Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulations and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting early- to late-stage nonclinical, clinical, and drug safety development programs
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections
• Experience auditing service providers, nonclinical and clinical research sites, CROs, and internal processes

Position Title: Sr. Program / Portfolio Manager

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Alameda, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Program & Portfolio Manager with a strong background in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry to lead cross-functional teams across various geographic locations. The Program Manager will be responsible for the product portfolio, maintaining overarching plans, and managing cross-product interdependencies. This role requires strong collaboration and the capability to govern and support the ways of working across the portfolio of products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large programs / portfolios as well as excellent lean program management skills.

The Program Manager will be the primary point of contact for the client and is responsible for the overall engagement and program success. The program manager is responsible for facilitating client feedback on deliverable quality, strategy, and performance to responsible company department resources and initial point of contact for escalations that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Drive portfolio governance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Understands client's priorities in order to develop, manage, and continually refine the initiatives' schedules across the program
• Lead product development programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Champion agile transformation and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
• Lead business process development and optimization, with a focus on functional products and portfolio management capabilities

Portfolio / Product Execution

• Responsible for cross initiatives plan development, scope management, adherence to budget and timelines, and product change control
• Manage documentation, including charters, status reports, and post-initiative evaluations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate, Collaborate, and Align with the cross-functional teams to identify, map, and track cross-functional dependencies impacting delivery and timelines
• Capability to drive cross-product initiatives communications, highlight dependencies across workstreams
• Coordinate with cross-product initiatives teams to ensure milestones are met
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Conduct status calls on a regular cadence to ensure progress to schedule

Compliance and Risk Management

• Collaborate with client resources and Company resources to drive product delivery, identifying any risks and obstacles and clearly communicate and track action items
• Support client leadership to establish, maintain and lead high performance product teams
• Provide portfolio / program management oversight to assigned consultants, as needed
• Complete activities that promote professional development, including involvement in professional organizations and leading internal initiatives.
• Responsible for functional workstream planning and dependency management, delivery management for downstream consumption, issue and risk management, drive SIT and UAT, drive documentation for release and roll out
• Ability to address and resolve blockers

Process Excellence

• Help advance product mindset by embracing client tools and relevant processes
• Promote operational excellence with workflow automation, licensing strategy for agile management products, devise operational dashboards, provide insights, best practices and templates
• Develop workflow standardization across initiatives, sub product mappings and integration rollout and documentation

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in program and product management, preferably in a cross-functional or matrixed environment
• 3-5 years of experience in Life Sciences / Pharma industry
• Bachelor's degree in business, program/product management, operations, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and coordinate multiple teams.
• Experience in collaborating across Corporate Departments including business and IT
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe® Agilist, CSM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent program management experience.
• Experience or certification in GxP, GAMP® 5, or regulatory affairs (RAC) is a strong plus
• Ability to manage complex portfolios & coordinate multiple teams simultaneously
• Proficiency in tools such as Aha!, JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Experience in risk management
• Ability to take the initiative and propose new ideas / ways of working
• Working experience with product management and Agile framework, methodology and tools
• Ability to influence without authority and resolve conflicts.

The salary range provided for this contract role represents our good faith estimate for this position. Within the range, individual offers will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, location and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process (W2 or C2C). In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible W2 employees with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

I.T. Solutions, Inc. 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.