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About Takanock

Founded in 2023, Takanock, LLC tackles the data center industry's core challenge of developing shovel-ready data center sites by leveraging decades of experience in site selection, power generation, energy markets and infrastructure. Takanock focuses on Tier I and Tier II markets where demand for data centers is greatest and power constraints are most acute. By bringing our own on-site generation and unlocking grid capacity where others struggle, we accelerate deployment timelines and ensure Continuity of PowerSM is dedicated to solving the most complex challenges at the intersection of the digital and energy industries.

Takanock is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and through our additional offices in Fulton, Maryland and Austin, Texas, we focus on developing data center and power projects across the United States. Our expanding team brings a unique combination of technical expertise, market foresight, and regulatory knowledge. With the backing of a $500 million equity commitment, we are well positioned to support rapid growth through modern, secure, and scalable technology solutions.

Location, Salary, and Benefits

This position is to assist our Fulton, Maryland or Austin, Texas office. Takanock provides competitive compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, profits-interest equity grants, an unlimited PTO policy, a monthly mobile phone stipend, and company-paid parking. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year with a target bonus of 15%

About the IT Associate Role

The IT Associate will join our Legal & Operations team and will work directly with the Senior Manager of GIS and Data Management Systems. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company's growing technology needs while ensuring operational alignment and clear communication between internal Engineering, Development, and Commercial teams, as well as hyperscale customers.

The IT Associate will help manage technical requirements, and will be responsible for day-to-day IT operations, user support, SaaS administration, and maintain Takanock's Microsoft-centric technology stack. The role will also involve working with building automation systems, reviewing technical schematics, and participating in root cause analysis for operational and technical issues.

The IT Associate offers meaningful exposure to modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, with potential for growth into more senior IT or systems roles as the company continues to expand.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent problem- solving and, decision-making skills
• Strong PC skills
• Ability to learn quickly and develop new product skills independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting workloads in a growing industry and entrepreneurial environment

Experience and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Windows 11 and the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related technical role
• Experience supporting or administering Copilot, Claude and, Copilot agents, and general knowledge of other AI tools, including user enablement, governance, and workflow integration
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Airtable, including permissioning, integrations, and basic automation
• Experience supporting Adobe products (Adobe Acrobat, Creative Cloud licensing, user access, and troubleshooting)
• Basic understanding of networking, identity management, endpoint security, and MFA
• Ability to handle sensitive company and employee data with utmost discretion and confidentiality

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

IT Support and Operations

• Provide day-to-day technical and troubleshooting support for employees across the company's footprint, including hardware, software, and cloud services, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Windows devices
• Manage onboarding and offboarding from an IT perspective, including account provisioning, device setup, and access controls
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and asset inventories
• Identify opportunities and solutions for automation and efficiency using Microsoft tools and connected SaaS platforms
• Administer and support Airtable bases, permissions, and integrations
• Manage Adobe licensing, access requests, and basic troubleshooting
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and managed service providers as needed

Microsoft Ecosystem Administration

• Assist with administration of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and related security controls
• Support device management, updates, and compliance policies
• Help configure and maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and collaboration standards

Copilot, Claude and Automation Enablement

• Lead the technicalSupport deployment and adoption of Microsoft Copilot features and Copilot agents, Claude Cowork and other automation tools
• Collaborate with users in leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and workflows

Security and Best Practices

• Support enforcement of security policies, including MFA, least-privilege access, and endpoint protection
• Assist with audits, access reviews, and compliance-related IT tasks
• Promote best practices for data protection, collaboration, and technology usage across the company

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• Conducts Workshops and contributes towards process solutioning
  
• Collaborates with cross functional teams comprising of business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Architects, Developers and System Integrators (SIs) (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systems for projects and products
  
• Identifies, recommends, and implements complex configuration solutions and implements full cycle configuration to meet business needs
  
• Creates and updates associated documentation including BPDs, Process Flows, Key decision documents (KDDs), configuration design documents(CDD), Functional Design Specs (FDS), and WRICEF objects.
  
• Translates functional specifications into application design documents, coordinates with the development team, tests new functionality or Enhancements, prepares test plans and test scripts, and performs unit tests and integration tests
  
• Propose and recommend SAP standardized best practices and solutions as per clean core guidelines.
  
• Participates in the project delivery during testing cycles and leads the root cause analysis and correction of issues
  
• Works with the usage of the SAP Solution Manager, Signavio
  
• Handles and leads the development of objects independently in collaboration with the team
  
• Works with the SAP project systems
  
• Understands the SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methods
  
• Contributes to the overall project management plan using SAP activate methodology
  
• Works with SAP S/4 Hana and FIORI
  

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• 12+ years of experience with SAP PP consulting
  
• 4+ years of experience in S/4HANA Production Planning
  
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA PP, QM
  
• Experience with 2 E2E full life cycle implementation in SAP S/4 HANA
  
• Experience with SAP Production Planning in a large and complex business environment
  
• Experience working with Interfaces
  
• Experience with SAP module specifics including user exits, batch jobs. and standard SAP reports
  

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• Experience with SAP Production planning including material master, MRP Types and lot sizing procedures, back flush, range of coverage, scrap and FIORI applications, MRP areas, MRP views, forecasting, planning strategies, demand management, BOMS, item categories, center-control keys, capacity levelling and evaluations, routing and advanced routing, strategy groups, usage of stock requirements, S&OP, Flexible planning, and SAP PP configurations
  
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
  
• Experience with special planning procedures
  
• Experience with discrete and repetitive manufacturing
  
• Experience with central function activities ECM/OCM/Batch
  
• Experience in cross functional integration with sales(SAP SD), procurement(SAP MM),warehouse (SAP EWM), costing(SAP FICO), quality(SAP QM)
  
• Experience with WBS
  
• Experience with S4 Hana PPDS, DDMRP,
  
• Experience with SAP Quality Management
  
• Experience with IBP or other planning tool is a plus.
  
• SAP certifications in SAP S/4 PP, QM, MM is a plus
  
• Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
  

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• Conducts Workshops and contributes towards process solutioning
  
• Collaborates with cross functional teams comprising of business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Architects, Developers and System Integrators (SIs) (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systems for projects and products
  
• Identifies, recommends, and implements complex configuration solutions and implements full cycle configuration to meet business needs
  
• Creates and updates associated documentation including BPDs, Process Flows, Key decision documents (KDDs), configuration design documents(CDD), Functional Design Specs (FDS), and WRICEF objects.
  
• Translates functional specifications into application design documents, coordinates with the development team, tests new functionality or Enhancements, prepares test plans and test scripts, and performs unit tests and integration tests
  
• Propose and recommend SAP standardized best practices and solutions as per clean core guidelines.
  
• Participates in the project delivery during testing cycles and leads the root cause analysis and correction of issues
  
• Works with the usage of the SAP Solution Manager, Signavio
  
• Handles and leads the development of objects independently in collaboration with the team
  
• Works with the SAP project systems
  
• Understands the SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methods
  
• Contributes to the overall project management plan using SAP activate methodology
  
• Works with SAP S/4 Hana and FIORI
  

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• 12+ years of experience with SAP PP consulting
  
• 4+ years of experience in S/4HANA Production Planning
  
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA PP, QM
  
• Experience with 2 E2E full life cycle implementation in SAP S/4 HANA
  
• Experience with SAP Production Planning in a large and complex business environment
  
• Experience working with Interfaces
  
• Experience with SAP module specifics including user exits, batch jobs and standard SAP reports
  

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• Experience with SAP Production planning including material master, MRP Types and lot sizing procedures, back flush, range of coverage, scrap and FIORI applications, MRP areas, MRP views, forecasting, planning strategies, demand management, BOMS, item categories, center-control keys, capacity levelling and evaluations, routing and advanced routing, strategy groups, usage of stock requirements, S&OP, Flexible planning, and SAP PP configurations
  
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
  
• Experience with special planning procedures
  
• Experience with discrete and repetitive manufacturing
  
• Experience with central function activities ECM/OCM/Batch
  
• Experience in cross functional integration with sales(SAP SD), procurement(SAP MM),warehouse (SAP EWM), costing(SAP FICO), quality(SAP QM)
  
• Experience with WBS
  
• Experience with S4 Hana PPDS, DDMRP,
  
• Experience with SAP Quality Management
  
• Experience with IBP or other planning tool is a plus.
  
• SAP certifications in SAP S/4 PP, QM, MM is a plus
  
• Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
  

Title: Product Manager
Location : Rockville, MD or McLean, VA
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE

The Product Manager is responsible for defining product vision, strategy, roadmap, and feature development for a portfolio of market surveillance products. This portfolio includes a large set of existing surveillance patterns as well as machine learning and deep learning models, some of which are undergoing redesign.

This role requires a highly autonomous product leader who can manage multiple feature initiatives simultaneously while partnering closely with business stakeholders to understand regulatory needs, operational pain points, and opportunities for improvement. The Product Manager will maintain product backlogs, prioritize enhancements, define roadmaps, and ensure the successful delivery of new surveillance capabilities and enhancements to existing systems.

The role also requires familiarity with financial market data sources, including audit trail data, exchange data, and reference data, and how these datasets support regulatory and compliance objectives.

Product Strategy & User Insight

• Develop a deep understanding of the business domain, regulatory objectives, and available data sources.

• Define product vision, strategy, and requirements based on user needs, regulatory priorities, and data insights.

• Conduct research, analyze user feedback, and leverage data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Translate insights into product requirements and actionable development initiatives.

Product Portfolio & Roadmap Management

• Own and manage the product roadmap for surveillance capabilities.

• Evaluate trade-offs and prioritize features based on user value, regulatory impact, and resource constraints.

• Partner with business stakeholders, engineering, architecture, and UX teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.

• Coordinate with dependent teams across the organization to support integrated product development.

Product Planning & Delivery

• Lead product planning by developing requirements, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and use cases.

• Maintain a prioritized product backlog aligned with product strategy and delivery capacity.

• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to guide user experience design.

• Participate in development reviews, validate acceptance criteria, and ensure product quality.

• Identify risks or issues that may impact delivery timelines or product performance and develop mitigation plans.

Product Launch & Adoption

• Lead product launches and coordinate with stakeholders on rollout planning.

• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) where required.

• Develop supporting documentation and training materials.

• Track launch metrics, gather user feedback, and drive iterative improvements.

Product Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor product performance, usage trends, and operational metrics.

• Work with internal users and stakeholders to resolve product issues and identify enhancement opportunities.

• Evaluate new metrics and monitoring capabilities to improve product performance and visibility.

• Represent the product team in stakeholder discussions and business reviews.

Team Development

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product management team members.

• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and product management best practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Experience using database queries (e.g., SQL) and data analysis to inform product decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in complex environments.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Self-starter with the ability to dive deeply into business processes and technical capabilities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in product management, compliance, business analysis, program management, or related roles.

• Experience with database querying (e.g., SQL) and data analysis.

• Experience working within the software development lifecycle.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams in large organizations and work closely with leadership.

Preferred

• Experience with broker-dealer operations, market surveillance, or regulatory compliance.

• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.

• Hybrid work environment with remote and in-office collaboration.

• Occasional extended hours may be required.

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• Make recommendations to management to adjust system performance parameters.
  
• Delegate problem resolution to other team members and conduct follow-up.
  
• 30% Provide enhancement recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy.
  
• Analyze new/revised processes/change requests from the maintainer.
  
• Collaborate with various internal groups and external vendors to ensure all specifications are met and problems are resolved as they arise.
  
• 30% Participate in the development of custom integration solutions.
  
• Review and research issues reported from external/internal customers.
  
• Evaluate interrelationships in projects to determine how changes/installations of one program will affect others.
  
• 25% Participate in work sessions and walkthroughs for quality and production implementations, releases, data conversion projects and/or disaster recovery exercises.
  
• Attend implementation meetings to determine impact to system availability and assignment of team resources for these implementations.
  
• 10% Work closely with team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
  
• Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent.
  
• Answer questions and/or provide training for the Production Support team on current system.
  
• 5% Perform installations, configuration, analysis, scheduling and tuning on complex projects.
  
• Ensure Production and Test environments are up and functioning properly.
  
• Perform corrective actions whenever possible to fix applications that end abnormally.
  

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• Typical day will be to monitor batch job cycles and engage in troubleshooting if one of those jobs goes down, which would involve reaching out to App Dev or Tech Support at times for help.
  
• In addition, monitoring jobs for performance issues and engaging if a job is running long or not getting CPU.
  

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• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
  
• Customer-focused, project-oriented applications support environment.
  

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• Group Name: ASTRO-Application Stability Tools and Resiliency Operations
  

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• SPARC-Support services for Pre-production Applications and Recovery, they have an 8 person team that they will interact heavily with, along with interacting with App Dev and Tech Support on call.
  
• This team has a lot of experience and works very well together. Client has been a very successful company for many years and has a strong culture of teamwork. For someone who performs well, consideration for conversion to FTE is an option.
  

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• Comprehends data storage techniques, database philosophy, database management, and complex programming techniques.
  
• In-depth understanding of the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of program changes.
  
• Understands how to use structured techniques in new program development.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
  
• Pays attention to detail.
  

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• Batch Mainframe knowledge, JCL, Zeke Scheduling, TSO
  

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• 6 years of technical experience with systems analysis, design, and/or programming experience or other job related IT experience.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.
  

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• In-depth knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and/or development/productivity tools and their usage in the company.
  

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• Communication skills are important as they will work with on-call resources from App Dev and Tech Support and will rely on them for help.
  
• Teamwork also as they will be part of a team of 8 people.
  

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• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
  
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
  
• Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
  
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
  
• Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building. Familiar with project management concepts.
  
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
  
• Pays attention to detail.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
  
• In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.
  

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• COBOL, DB2, JCL and mainframe
  

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• Native CICS, IMS DB, Experience in Health Care/Insurance industries
  

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• 6 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related
  

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• Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.
  

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• 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree
  

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• Must have good verbal and written skills.
  
• Must be able to follow directions, adapt to changing requirements, and show initiative in learning and growing with the team.