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About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.
We strive for excellence.
We thrive on diversity.
We celebrate collaboration.
We champion innovation.
We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
We act ethically.
We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies

This newly launched school will further position Georgia Tech as an international leader in research, education, and community and industry engagement at the intersection of arts, technology, and design. The school's pedagogical approach will integrate artistic foundations, technical innovation, and creative entrepreneurship. The school will leverage Georgia Tech's existing strengths in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and student startups to digital media and music technology, adopt the culture of practice-based studio pedagogy in the College of Design, and build sustained partnerships with creative studios, technology providers, startup companies, nonprofits, and artists-in-residence taking advantage of Atlanta's thriving creative ecosystem.

The school will be piloting courses in Spring 25 and launch the B.S. in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies in Fall 2026 for both incoming students as well as transfer students. This degree aims to prepare students to enter fields such as film, gaming, immersive media and art works that integrate new technologies and computational advances, at a time in which emerging technologies are rapidly transforming art and related industries nationally and internationally. At Georgia Tech, we seek to develop the next generation of leaders that will guide that transformation as we support the workforce needs and continued growth of the creative economy in Georgia.

The Arts at Georgia Tech

The launch of this new school is a critical part of Georgia Tech's broader strategic plan for growing the arts across the Institute. Georgia Tech recognizes the role of the visual and performing arts in cultivating creative thinking, the increasingly important role that emerging technologies play in the arts, and the potential for Georgia Tech to support a thriving campus arts community in connection with a growing ecosystem of arts organizations and creative industries throughout the state. Georgia Tech has also announced plans for the Creative Quarter, a 7-acre innovation district that will foster collaborations, inspire innovation, and build community through arts, creativity, and technology.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Atlanta, GA

The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies in Atlanta, Georgia. We are seeking a visionary, creative, and entrepreneurial academic leader who will develop a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence for studying the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies.

The chair will have the opportunity to shape a new school that will expand Georgia Tech's academic and research activities and reputation at the intersection of technology and the arts, with the opportunity for substantial impact within Georgia Tech, the state of Georgia, and beyond. The new chair will be expected to provide overall leadership and vision for the development of a comprehensive program of teaching and research and will oversee the hiring of new faculty for the school, as well as new internal joint appointments that might complement those already in place. Over time the Chair will oversee expanding the major to include a pre-college program and a minor and will help develop a vision to expand into a graduate degree.

The Chair will:

• Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure the alignment of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute;
• Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school by contributing personally to teaching and research;
• Create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus;
• Foster an active research culture;
• Elevate awareness of the school and its programs across the campus, as well as with prospective students, alumni, and community, arts, and industry leaders through relationship building as well as public presentations and speaking engagements;
• Work with community and corporate leaders' including through the College of Design Dean's Advisory Board and bring a demonstrated passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the School and the College's mission and future growth.
• Develop curricular plans for growth, including growing the major, developing a minor and/or certificate, and envisioning higher-level degrees.
• Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as technological landscapes change.

Candidates must have a terminal degree or professional equivalency related to the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies with a distinguished record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that typically qualifies for a tenured position at the rank of full professor.

The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the creative industries, to the technologies that support them (especially film, gaming, and/or immersive media), and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research and must have the ability to engage with community and industry leaders and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. Significant experience in academic or research administration is desirable. We especially encourage candidates with proven or emerging skills in industry partnerships and/or fundraising to apply.

Student Success Criteria:

• The ability to teach and mentor a student body
• The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
• The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body
• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
• Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position, outlining your vision for the new School, and highlighting your academic experience, creative achievement, evidence of industry and/or community engagement, and leadership style;
2. Curriculum Vitae; and
3. Name, address (including email), and telephone number of five academic/professional references.

For further information about the position please contact the search committee chair John Peponis at

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About Scheller College of Business

The Scheller College of Business' Full-time MBA Program is ranked #9 among public universities by Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2021) and U.S. News & World Report (2023). Georgia Tech is one of the nation's leading research universities and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country. Atlanta is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and serves as a cultural and economic hub for the region.

The Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Fellow in Information Technology Management (ITM). The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years, depending on satisfactory performance. The postdoc can begin as soon as January 2026 or as late as August 2026 we are happy to accommodate the timeline that works best for the selected candidate.

The role involves close collaboration with the ITM area faculty on mutually selected research projects. Two preferred areas of focus for our group are:

Studying the application of LLMs in online multisided platforms, such as the design and optimization of LLM-powered advertising mechanisms, and strategic interaction between platform participants. We are particularly interested in how LLMs influence user engagement, attention allocation, and economic outcomes on digital platforms, including auction-based advertising markets and dynamic information environments.

Developing economic frameworks for data valuation and privacy in business applications, including topics such as federated learning, copyright-preserving generative models, data marketplace pricing, and incentive-compatible privacy mechanisms. This line of research aims to connect information economics, machine learning algorithms, and market design, to address practical concerns in decentralized data governance, trustworthy machine learning, and platform strategy.

Responsibilities for this position include :

• Work on high-impact research projects, from conceptualization, data collection, and data analysis to manuscript preparation and publication.
• Teach one 3-credit course each year.
• Perform related services based on the needs of the ITM area

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in information systems, economics, management science, computer science, statistics, operations, or other related quantitative and/or social science domains
• The degree must completed by the position start date. For example, ABD (All but dissertation) candidates must have successfully defended their dissertation no later than July 1, 2026 for an August 1, 2026 start date.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

• Knowledge in machine learning, generative models and LLM.
• Knowledge in data privacy technologies, including but not limited to federated learning, differential privacy, copyright preserving technologies in generative models.
• Knowledge in microeconomic theory, including but not limited to mechanism design, auction theory, game theory
• Prior teaching experience

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (please discuss research themes or topics that you'd like to pursue and any relevant research or industry experience)
• Your CV
• Names and contact information of three references as a single pdf file, and
• One published or working paper.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application no later than 2

The selection process for the chosen candidates will include passing a pre-employment background screening, submission of transcripts, as well as other pre-employment documents once top candidates have been identified.

Questions can be sent to addressing Professor Mingxi Zhu or Professor Lizhen Xu

We welcome candidates with strong skills in areas including, but not limited to, analytical modeling; economic theory (such as game theory, mechanism design, and information design); and machine learning (including algorithm design, analysis, and generative models such as large language models). While a background in information systems is preferred, we also encourage applicants from related fields such as economics, computer science, operations research, and statistics. We are particularly interested in scholars who can integrate economic theory with computational approaches to address key challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital markets, and information technologies.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Applicants with the need for an accommodation: Georgia Tech is committed to ensuring that its online applicant process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to search for a job opening or submit an application, please call us at .

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

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

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

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

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

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

Paid time off:

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

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

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

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

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

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

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

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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

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

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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Ready for the next step in your IT leadership career?

Bishop & Company is recruiting an IT Director for a multi-national food service organization, and this role is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing IT Manager or Project Managerwho is ready to move into a Director-level position.

If you’re currently leading infrastructure, vendors, and projects—and want broader ownership, executive exposure, and a clear growth path—this is an opportunity to step up, expand your impact, and grow into a Director role.

This is a 100% on-site role in Honolulu. Candidates must reside on Oahu by time of hire. No relocation assistance provided.

Your Role

As IT Director, you’ll build on your existing IT management experience while taking on broader responsibility forrestaurant technology, infrastructure reliability, and modernization initiatives. You’ll partner closely with Operations and leadership while continuing to lead projects and teams.

This role supports and develops someone who already understands:

• Managing distributed environments
• Leading IT projects
• Supporting operationally critical systems

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Restaurant Technology Leadership

• Support and modernize restaurant systems, includingPOS, drive-thru technology, mobile ordering, and digital menu boards
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Finance to support omnichannel guest experiences
• Identify opportunities to improve performance using automation, emerging technologies, and system enhancements

Infrastructure & Multi-Site IT Management

• Oversee the stability, scalability, and security of multi-site IT infrastructure
• Support restaurant and corporate systems across California and Hawaii
• Improve network reliability, cybersecurity, and data privacy
• Standardize technology deployments across multiple locations

Project Management & Agile Delivery

• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation and post-deployment support
• Apply Agile methodologies to technology initiatives
• Balance multiple priorities while delivering solutions on time and within scope

Leadership, Vendors & Growth

• Lead and mentor a small IT team
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers
• Support budgeting and resource planning with senior IT leadership
• Play a key role in change management and system adoption

Required Experience

• Proven, progressive IT management experience
• Enterprise-level infrastructure support
• Hands-on experience leading IT projects and implementations
• Familiarity with Agile environments
• Vendor and stakeholder management experience

Preferred Background

• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi?unit operations
• Experience with POS systems, restaurant technologies, and infrastructure
• Exposure to cloud platforms, systems integration, and cybersecurity
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position typically starts at $80,000+ with flexibility depending on candidate qualifications.. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii. We charge no fees to candidates and our client services are 100% guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

Senior Government Affairs Technology & Competition

A bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and individuals seeks a senior lobbyist to join its growing technology and competition practice. This role focuses on advocacy before congressional Republicans and a Republican administration, with an emphasis on technology, telecommunications, broadband, and competition policy.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies for Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, startups, and other clients on technology and competition issues
• Represent clients before Republican members of Congress and their staffs, the Executive Branch, federal regulatory agencies, industry coalitions, and other policy forums
• Lead client advocacy on technology policy, including telecommunications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, broadband, media, FCC oversight, and platform competition
• Engage with the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, particularly their Communications and Technology and Communications, Media, and Broadband subcommittees, which oversee FCC authorization and oversight, broadband deployment and access, spectrum policy, and wireless, wireline, satellite, cable, and media issues
• Navigate competition and antitrust considerations affecting technology and telecom companies, including engagement with the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as appropriate
• Maintain active relationships with the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Department of Commerce (including NTIA and NIST), and the Federal Communications Commission
• Craft and execute strategic client engagement plans aligned with Republican policy priorities and messaging
• Research, draft, and deliver policy updates, issue papers, one-pagers, and other advocacy materials for clients and policymakers
• Spot emerging legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely, actionable guidance to clients
• Contribute to business development efforts and help expand the firm’s technology and competition practice

What You Bring

• Ten or more years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or in government affairs roles, with a strong background working with Republican members, committee staff, or administrations
• Demonstrated expertise in issues under the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; experience with Judiciary Committee work on competition and antitrust is a plus
• Well-established network of relationships with congressional Republicans and senior committee staff, Executive Branch officials within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Department of Commerce, and federal regulators including the Federal Communications Commission
• Expert knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, particularly as they relate to technology, telecommunications, and broadband
• Ability to translate complex client priorities into effective advocacy strategies for Republican policymakers
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort operating at both senior and junior levels

Benefits & Growth

• Unlimited vacation
• Generous health care and retirement benefits
• Clear advancement opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled IT Systems & Network Administrator for our Columbus, Ohio facility. It's a hybrid role focused on managing and improving IT infrastructure. Intermediate networking knowledge and system administration expertise are required, with experience in a manufacturing environment being a plus. The selected candidate will be key in maintaining system uptime, securing IT assets, and supporting scalable network and cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Print Technology

• Configure, monitor, and maintain digital print technologies from M&R, Kornit, and Caldera.
• Secure the digital print technologies with company endpoint protection
• Install and maintain Zebra scanning and printing technologies used in digital printing
• Support users of the Monster Digital Platform in all aspects of the plant operations

Network Infrastructure & Support

• Configure, monitor, and maintain our LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform routine diagnostics, network segmentation, and performance tuning to proactively address potential issues.
• Manage firewalls, VPN configurations, and VLAN provisioning to enhance network security and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and optimize network performance, ensuring high availability and reliability for all users and equipment.

System Administration

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, and other identity management systems to ensure secure and efficient access.
• Manage Microsoft Intune, endpoint protection solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike), and patch management tools to safeguard our devices and data.
• Deploy and maintain virtual machines, server infrastructure (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud resources.
• Support and enforce IT security policies, including email protection, using ProofPoint, and vulnerability remediation, using Automox, to protect against cyber threats.

Operational IT Support

• Provide expert Tier 2/3 support for system and network-related incidents and requests, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive system and network documentation to ensure clear and efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely with vendors and service providers for support, procurement, and to leverage external expertise.
• Participate in an on-call support rotation, as needed, to provide timely assistance outside of regular business hours.
• Handle the initial deployment of corporate computers and related hardware, ensuring new team members are set up for success.

Project and Process Improvement

• Assist in critical IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and system rollouts, contributing to our growth.
• Proactively recommend improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and security, driving continuous improvement in our IT landscape.
• Provide valuable input into IT planning and budgeting related to systems and network infrastructure, helping shape our future IT strategy.
• Deploy corporate computers and related hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT system administration and network support roles.
• Proficient in: Intermediate network concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, etc.)
• Managing Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Entra ID
• Familiarity with email and endpoint security platforms
• Familiarity with hypervisors (VMware or Hyper-V), patch management, and cloud administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial IT environment.
• Relevant certifications: CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or equivalent.
• Experience with tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, PRTG, or similar for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication, especially with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on security and operational excellence.

We are looking for a Senior Technology Compliance Analyst who will play a pivotal role in advancing our Compliance Program. This unique opportunity allows you to serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating with Technology management teams to design, evaluate and test internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness. In this role, you will monitor regulatory and technology changes, coordinate with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance across the organization. You will lead control reviews for new business areas, technologies, and evolving processes, identify gaps between policy and practice, and recommend remediation strategies.

What you will do – Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework for Technology Compliance, including validation, classification, and control testing across IT domains (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, Data Privacy).
• Execute enterprise compliance governance frameworks, balancing risk appetite with business needs and translating findings into actionable steps.
• Lead compliance assessments and pre-implementation reviews to ensure proper controls are designed, implemented, and documented.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide General IT Controls (GITCs) and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, Data Privacy, etc.).
• Develop and enforce processes and procedures to ensure adherence to company policies, laws, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ITIL).
• Influence compliance strategy and direction within established standards and guidance.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on technology key controls, partnering to evaluate control effectiveness, identify risks, and support remediation efforts.
• Leverage technical experience to assist management in designing appropriate automation and system configurations to support the enforcement and collection of compliance-related evidence.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, and provide clear, timely communication of findings, recommendations, and remediation plans.
• Monitor and validate information security controls, analyze trends in control weaknesses, and recommend enhancements to meet evolving compliance standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally while demonstrating ownership, initiative, and effective communication on compliance matters.
• Execute enterprise compliance governance frameworks, balancing risk appetite with business needs and translating findings into actionable steps.
• Assess compliance exposure and deficiencies across internal and external systems, recommending effective solutions.
• Lead remediation and design review meetings, build consensus on compliance strategies, and influence direction across teams.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology trends and evolving external regulations to proactively adapt compliance processes.

Purpose of the role

As a Senior Technology Compliance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our IT control environment by driving innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with product, technology, and compliance teams to design controls, assist with control execution, and perform testing and validation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about technology and compliance, and embraces automation and data-driven insights to modernize practices. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-impact solutions that enhance operational resilience and ensure regulatory alignment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), with solid IT audit or compliance experience.
• Familiarity with Technology Compliance management industry frameworks and standards: NIST, OWASP, SANS, ISO-27001/2, SANS, and Cobit
• 5+ years working experience with enterprise technology compliance management programs, or auditing experience, controls testing, conducting ITGC and PCI assessments
• Possession of industry certifications required: CISA and/or CISSP. Desired CRISC, CIA, CISM, PCI
• Strong Communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate through tailored messaging, organized presentations, and group facilitation.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to design IT controls and system functions that enforce or collect compliance evidence.
• Demonstrates expertise in mentoring colleagues on compliance principles and leads effective training and awareness programs.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills under pressure, with a commitment to world-class service, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
• Effective organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center. Associates based in Richmond work onsite 5 days per week.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About , Inc.

, Inc. is a leading online gifting and experiential commerce company with a family of iconic brands including , Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, , Things Remembered, and more. Our mission is to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration—powered by innovative customer experiences and a seamlessly integrated technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technology Leadership

• In conjunction with the Business and Product Management, define and execute a multi-year technology vision and roadmap spanning:
• Customer Care platforms (CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service), CRM, customer accommodations, digital engagement, WFM and analytics
• Develop and execute Enterprise Order Management integrations for exception handling
• Collaborating with Product Management to develop AI & Virtual agents’ strategy and execution
• Align technology investments to measurable business outcomes including:
• CSAT / NPS improvement
• Cost-to-serve reduction
• CSRs end-to-end productivity improvements
• Establish scalable, API-first, cloud-native architecture aligned to enterprise standards.

Technology Platform & Solution Ownership

• Ensure reliable, secure, compliant, and scalable technology platform to deliver operational capability across:
• Voice, chat, email, SMS, and digital service channels
• Integrated order capture and exception handling
• Work collaboratively within IT (and business) on integrations across ERP, WMS, TMS, Digital Commerce, Payments, real-time Inventory visibility and enterprise data platforms to drive a seamless customer and agent experience
• Collaborate on Customer Center strategy, design, reliability, and optimization:
• IVR, call routing, telephony platforms
• Order exception management workflows
• Self-service and agent assisted transactions
• Ensure peak-readiness and high availability (99.9%+ uptime) across all platforms.

Delivery & Modernization

• Lead large-scale technology transformation programs including:
• CCaaS implementation & migrations
• CRM modernization
• Workforce forecasting, planning and scheduling solutions
• Autonomous agents and customer experience improvements
• Implement agile engineering practices with outcome-based delivery.
• Establish architecture standards for technology selection, deployment, lifecycle management, and technical governance.
• Support modernization initiatives leveraging:
• Intelligent call routing and speech recognition
• Predictive inventory analytics
• Automated order exception handling

Innovation& Intelligent Automation (AI/ML, Agentic AI, Bots)

• Support adoption of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation across customer care.
• Support implementation of Agentic AI and autonomous workflow agents to:
• Address and resolve WIMO calls
• Resolve order exceptions
• Automate refunds, replacements, and adjustments
• Proactively manage inventory imbalances
• Assist agents with real-time recommendations and next-best actions
• Collaborate and support conversational AI, chatbots, voice bots, and virtual assistants to increase containment, improve personalization, and reduce cost-to-serve.
• Deploy predictive analytics and ML models for:
• Call volume forecasting
• Order risk scoring
• Inventory demand sensing
• Backorder prevention
• Establish foresight metrics, alerts and early-warning dashboards to anticipate service spikes, fulfillment bottlenecks, delivery and inventory constraints before customer impact.
• Partner with Data & Analytics to operationalize semantic-layer-driven intelligence into customer[1]care systems.

Operational Excellence & Reliability

• Own production support, incident management, and platform stability.
• Reduce incident rates and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR).
• Ensure resilience, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity.
• Optimize system performance to handle seasonal and promotional peaks.

Data, Analytics & Automation

• Enable analytics layer to help business improve:
• Call containment
• Forecast accuracy
• Agent productivity
• Customer and Agent experience
• Cost-to-serve
• Establish KPI dashboards measuring both technical and business performance impact.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and lead high-performing engineering, architecture, and operations teams.
• Partner closely with:
• Product Management and Customer Care Operations
• Supply Chain & Fulfillment
• Digital Commerce
• Finance & FP&A
• Security & Compliance
• Influence executive stakeholders and participate in steering committee governance.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise Intake Planning and capital prioritization processes.

Qualifications:

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive senior technology leadership and management of enterprise platforms experience (Sr. Director or VP level).
• eCommerce environments ($1B+ revenue).
• Experience managing global teams (including off-shore development centers) and large technology portfolios.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:
• CCaaS platforms (e.g., Dynamics, Genesys, Five9, NICE, Kodex)
• CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics, Zendesk, ServiceNow)
• Workforce Management Solutions
• IVR and call/chat routing & optimization
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud-native architecture
• API and microservices design
• Event-driven integration patterns
• Enterprise security and compliance standards

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with firm grasp on innovation and emerging technologies.
• Clear communicator with strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to influence C-level executives.
• Strong vendor negotiation and ecosystem management skills.
• Data-driven decision-maker with measurable results orientation.
• Exceptional team player with proven servant leadership style.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology is required.
• Advanced degree preferred

Organization: YBI

Location: Youngstown, Ohio 

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Chief Manufacturing Officer

Position Overview

YBI is seeking a highly motivated Technical Fellow of Research and Business Development to support YBI’s advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing initiatives, with a primary focus on supporting the activities of the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Defense and Aerospace.

This position will report directly to YBI while playing a key role in advancing the Innovation Hub’s mission to accelerate additive and advanced manufacturing technologies for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. The role bridges applied research, federal program development, regional supply-chain engagement, and the development of shared-use, fee-for-service technical services that support manufacturers across Northeast Ohio and the broader Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development, Commercialization & Innovation Hub Support

• Identify, pursue, and develop business development opportunities aligned with YBI’s advanced manufacturing strategy and the Youngstown Innovation Hub’s defense and aerospace focus.

• Support commercialization and technology transition efforts that move innovations from TRL/MRL development into pilot and production environments.

• Engage OEMs, tier suppliers, foundries, tooling and mold shops, and additive manufacturing service providers throughout Northeast Ohio and the Midwest.

• Represent YBI in engagements with industry partners, government agencies, academic institutions, and regional economic development organizations.

Shared-Use & Fee-for-Service Program Development

• Lead the design, launch, and expansion of YBI’s internal fee-for-service and shared-use technical services, in coordination with Innovation Hub activities.

• Develop service offerings, engagement models, and pricing strategies for reverse engineering, 3D scanning and metrology, rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and mold/tooling design.

• Align service capabilities with regional manufacturing needs, workforce development priorities, and defense supply-chain requirements.

• Support utilization of YBI and Innovation Hub equipment and facilities by industry partners, small businesses, and startups.

Grant Writing & Federal Program Development

• Lead and support competitive proposals for SBIR/STTR, Department of Defense, and manufacturing-focused federal funding programs.

• Integrate YBI capabilities, Innovation Hub assets, and sustainable revenue models into grant proposals and long-term program strategies.

• Coordinate proposal development across YBI staff, technical teams, academic partners, and administrative stakeholders.

Research, Technical & Market Analysis

• Conduct applied research and market analysis related to additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and hybrid manufacturing processes.

• Support applied R&D, demonstration projects, and pilot programs in metal and ceramic additive manufacturing.

• Evaluate manufacturability, scalability, cost, and quality considerations for transitioning technologies into production.

• Prepare technical reports, white papers, and sponsor-facing deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• PhD preferred (Master’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered).

• Demonstrated experience in federal grant writing, particularly SBIR/STTR programs.

• Strong applied research and technical analysis capabilities.

• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting programs for the U.S. Department of War

• Experience building or managing shared-use, fee-for-service, or applied research service models.

• Familiarity with Northeast Ohio and Midwest manufacturing supply chains, including metal additive manufacturing, 3D-printed ceramics, castings, foundry operations, mold design, tooling, and hybrid manufacturing.

• Experience supporting technology transition, scale-up, or manufacturing readiness initiatives.

Why Join YBI

• Opportunity to work directly for YBI, a national leader in advanced manufacturing innovation.

• Direct role in supporting the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Defense and Aerospace.

• Access to state-of-the-art additive manufacturing, scanning, and prototyping capabilities.

• Collaborative environment connecting startups, manufacturers, academia, government, and workforce partners.

• Meaningful impact on defense, aerospace, and industrial supply chains in Northeast Ohio and the Midwest.