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Sears: Manager, Information Architecture

Location: Chicago, IL
URL: http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff8080813488dff501348ad4e35a0314&source=signals

Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.

DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY:

Sears Holdings is seeking a Manager of Information Architecture to join our User Experience Team. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced information architect or user experience professional interested in serving as both the leader/manager of the information architecture practice and also as a hands-on participant. As the Manager of Information Architecture you will report to the Director of User Experience.

You and your team of 4-8 information architects will take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You and your staff will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions.

You will also be responsible for recruiting, training, managing, and mentoring staff members as well as developing a set of methodologies, standards and best practices for the group. You will be responsible for working closely with other departments and functional managers, inside UE and across other departments, to identify, define and solve user-experience-related issues.

As an integral part of the User Experience department, you and your Information Architecture Team will work with IT Development Teams, the Visual Design Team and the Front-End Development Team on concept generation through final implementation. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, negotiating win/win solutions with primary stakeholders, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Currently, we are interested in candidates with 7+ years of demonstrable experience and who have had a background of working on, and managing, large-scale web initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of user-centered design, usability, information design, interaction design, and goal-oriented design, and have the ability to turn business requirements and user goals into elegant user interfaces and compelling interactive experiences.

All candidates under consideration must be able to present a comprehensive portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage information architects and related design activities, solutions, methods, and practices
Provide strategic design direction to your team
Develop new and effective interactive design solutions on time and in scope
Collaborate with UE team to deliver on new business initiatives and platform enhancements
Recruit, train, manage, and mentor staff members
Develop methodologies, standards and best practices for the group
Collaborate with primary stakeholders, development teams and project managers
Manage external resources consisting of contractors, design firms and agencies
Research and recommend appropriate information architecture/interactive design solutions
Generate and maintain front-end codE
Document existing content structure, page templates, and interfaces
Conduct competitive research and usability testing
Develop user interface standards
Generate and maintain site maps
Create detailed page-level wireframes with functional specifications
Conduct user research, profiling and analysis\
Analyze customer site behavior/feedback

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Expert analytical skills and experience with user-centered design methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and usability practices
Strong creative and organizational vision for the Web and a strong understanding of information design
Excellent communication skills – in person, written and presentation
Enjoy working closely with others, respectful of other perspectives
Expert conflict resolution skills and being able to negotiate with stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines
Organized, self-directed, efficient and able to manage complex projects in a timely manner
Experience and familiarity in the capabilities of HTML, DHTML, CSS, Flash and AJAX-based applications
Business analysis experience and/or functional requirements gathering experience, including task flow analysis, and use case development
Professional experience collaborating with design and development teams on large-scale projects.
Ability to create clean, precise and detailed IA documentations
Proficiency in industry standard UI software such as Visio, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Acrobat

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

7+ years experience working as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer
3+ years experience in e-commerce, retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related fields
3+ years experience with usability testing including preparation, execution and analysis\
3+ years experience managing IA staff and large-scale projects
Degree in a related field, such as information design, human-computer interaction, library science, cognitive science, graphic design, or industrial design a plus
Experience with Localization Issues and Web Accessibility Standards a plus
A portfolio of your best recent work will be reviewed

SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT INFLUENCE AND CONTROL:

Manage 4-8 information architects.

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

To apply: To APPLY ONLINE, please use the following URL: http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff8080813488dff501348ad4e35a0314&source=signals

Strategyn Equity Partners: Senior Project Manager

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Location: San Francisco, CA
URL: www.strategynequity.com

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Strategyn Equity Partners, LLC | San Francisco, CA

Strategyn Equity Partners, LLC (strategynequity.com) is a leading San Francisco-based innovation and private equity firm with over twenty years of success in helping companies grow their revenue and profit.

We are searching for a software project manager to manage a team of developers for an innovative mobile product. The project is greenfield work and is being funded by a very large automotive OEM. It will consist of substantial development effort for mobile devices, back-end servers, and a web interface.

As some parts of this project are very technical, the ability to quickly learn and to delegate effectively will be essential. We are seeking a manager who works well with a knowledgeable and skilled development team and provides just the right level of oversight to ensure on time and on budget delivery.

This position is a six-month full-time contract, on site in San Francisco. Following the end of the contract, we may opt to open this up as a permanent position with benefits including equity.

This position begins immediately.

Requirements:

4 or more years managing software development projects.
Knowledge of and experience with Agile software development.
Experience managing the development of complex systems handling "big data". Experience developing massively scalable cloud-based systems is a plus.
Our projects have firm deadlines. Must be able to work with development team to prioritize development tasks and milestones, and communicate any potential schedule slips or issues to management.
Work effectively with a distributed team. Our team and partners are spread across four US time zones.
Strong leadership and communication ability.
Experience with Pivotal Tracker, Basecamp, and Github Issues a plus.

Responsibilities:

Work with Strategyn Equity Partners management and the technical lead to identify and document system requirements.
Participate in the software estimation process with the development team; develop a budget for cost and schedule.
Manage day-to-day and week-to-week development tasks and schedules across a handful of development teams.
Analyze cost/schedule/scope tradeoffs and help mediate between developers and management.
Manage relationships with our data vendors.
Report to the Managing Director, giving progress updates and advising of any issues before they become problematic.

Our technology stack includes the following. Experience with any of these is preferred but not required:

Ruby / Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL, PostGIS
Amazon Web Services
Mobile application platforms (iPhone / Android in particular)
RabbitMQ / AMQP

Please send résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to admin@strategynequity.com. Include "Senior Project Manager" in the subject line.

To apply: Send a résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to admin@strategynequity.com. Include "Senior Project Manager" in the subject line.

Brand Solutions: Full-time/part-time Services/assignments

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School Of Technology: Senior Program Manager - Senior Faculty

Link to Originating Site

Location: Accra, Ghana
URL: http://www.meltwater.org/

Job Description:

As one of two Senior Faculty members at MEST, the senior program manager will be responsible for training and developing a class of 20-25 graduates to become successful software entrepreneurs who will compete in the global marketplace. Over a period of 18-24 months, the senior programmanager will be a key contributor in advancing the MEST training institute in Ghana, as a critical force in developing Africa's technology industry.

Responsibilities:

Develop future software entrepreneursfrom Ghana and act as a positive role model. Excellent management and mentoring skills are crucial.
Motivate and inspire small teams ofentrepreneurs-in-training in completing software development projects by creating a positive and dynamic learning environment. Teach them to turn these projects into global software companies.
Manage a small staff of teaching assistants, who will assist in delivering lecture and lab material.
Develop and manage a business and technology curriculum that includes current trends and best practices insoftware development and elements required for creating a comprehensive business plan.
Coach entrepreneurs-in-training in developing their critical thinking abilities and strengthening their interpersonal and communication skills.
Create and deliver lectures; think out-of-the box and be creative in ways to effectively teach software development using interactive methods that will encourage independent thinking.
Analyze project deliverables, conduct performance evaluations and give constructive feedback.
Introduce trainees to the latest business practices in the global market.
Mentor trainees in developing innovative newbusiness ideas and foster continued unique idea generation.

Desired Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceor closely related field, or in business or entrepreneurship (Master, Ph.D. a plus)
10 or more years of technology/businessworking experience; 5 or more years of developing or managing web developmentand or/mobile projects using recent technologies
Experience in a entrepreneurial start-up
Hands-on programming experience andfamiliarity with several programming languages, open source software, databases& web architecture
Broad knowledge of SDLC and proventrack record of successfully delivering software projects
Excellent business knowledge, rangingfrom principles of management to writing business plans
Proven ability to lead, direct andmotivate development teams
Experience with mobile technologies is a plus
Previous teaching experience at thecollege level or corporate training experience is advantageous

To apply: Send a resume to mest.sf@meltwater.com

Iostudio: Operations Director

Link to Originating Site

Location: Nashville, TN
URL: http://iostudio.com/#/careers

Operations Director

Company: From interactive websites to print publications, iostudio is a nationally recognized marketing company providing innovative digital, email, print and video solutions for local, regional and national clients. Over the last 14 years, we have grown into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar company built on the passion and ingenuity of a remarkable team of professionals who want more from a job than just a paycheck.

Named one of the 50 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in Nashville three years in a row, iostudio is all about finding the talented, dedicated few who flourish in the collaborative environment we offer. If you prefer to “change the world” instead of simply having a job, if you’re committed to doing the best work possible by joining forces with a talented, fast-growing team, if you want to work for a company that offers opportunity, great benefits and a beautiful open office atmosphere, then contact us to learn more about this position.

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Description:

iostudio is seeking a talented and experienced Operations Director. The Operations Director is a member of upper management that ensures the company's internal activities run smoothly. This professional often sets parameters to judge how efficiently and effectively the organization’s support services are operating. Most of their time will be spent reviewing and evaluating business procedures and overseeing the work of other upper-level management executives in the areas of human resources, recruiting, facilities and employee training.

Direct Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Staff Management:

Support executive directors in all operational direction.
Supervise the departmental managers of human resources, employee recruitment, office management, facilities and training. Recruit and retain high-caliber staff.
Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of departmental and cross-departmental teamwork.
Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals.
Develop departmental team goals that are fully aligned with iostudio goals.
Provide coaching, guidance and support; set professional development plans to assist employees in reaching their full potential through the performance management process.
Provide for appropriate career building and professional development activities to ensure a climate of growth for all employee groups.
Routinely monitor workplace for areas where growth is needed and where existing resources can be further enhanced.

2. Human Resources Management:

Supervise and guide the responsibilities of the benefits manager and HR assistant.
Maintain private employee records.
Handle employee relations within legal boundaries.
Manage and prepare bimonthly payroll reports in coordination with finance director with 100 percent accuracy.
Set up new hire employees within the Workamajig operating system.
Review negotiated contractual agreements with outsourced payroll company.
Research and prepare proposed employee policies for executive director review.
Create job descriptions compliant with exempt and non-exempt regulations.
Work with recruiting manager to create, facilitate and maintain equitable salary ranges for all positions companywide.
Work with HR assistant to facilitate and maintain biannual employee evaluations system (January and July of each year).
Represent iostudio in unemployment hearings, EEOC mediations/litigations, terminations and legal documentation as it relates to each instance.
Consult legal resources as needed.
Maintain human resources standard operating procedures manual.
Maintain and update employee handbook annually.

3. Recruiting Management:

Supervise and guide the recruiting manager’s responsibilities.
Train recruiting manager to better understand advertising language and position requirements.
Review negotiated contractual agreements with recruiting firms.
Assist recruiting manager with offer letter documentation and processing.

4. Office Management:

Supervise and guide the office manager’s responsibilities.
Ensure the office activities run smoothly and without mishap.
Maintain office expense budgets.
Assist office manager with the setup and teardown of special events, client meetings and training events.
Assist office manager in keeping all supplies cabinets and closets maintained and organized.

5. Facilities Management:

Supervise and guide the responsibilities of the facilities manager and facilities assistant.
Serve as backup to manager as related to building management contact.
Assist facilities staff in communicating to iostudio employees related facilities changes.
Assist manager in facilities needs for secondary office locations.

6. Training Management:

Supervise and guide the responsibilities of the training manager and departmental staff members.
Serve as backup to training staff when coordinating training events.
Ensure operational procedures are appropriately communicated throughout new hire training process.
Ensure ioUniversity follows the curriculum presently established.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work involved. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. or B.A. in advertising, marketing or communications, or 8–10 years equivalent experience in an operations-related field within an advertising or public relations environment a must.
SPHR or SHRM certification.
Strong organizational skills a must.
Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate direction to team members and others in a clear and concise manner.
Experience in managing operating budgets.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and switch quickly and comfortably between projects as determined by supervisor, clients or other circumstances.
Planning and supervision of office construction, renovations or assignments a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a MAC platform necessary.
Knowledge of Workamajig a plus.
Possible overnight travel up to 15 percent.
Ability to pass a thorough background check as per the iostudio handbook guidelines.

To apply: For consideration, please submit resume and salary history and requirements to careers@iostudio.com. Only emailed submissions will be considered. iostudio is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without

Vook: Digital Lead Generation Marketer

Link to Originating Site

Location: New York, NY
URL: http://vook.com

A Vook Opportunity

Digital Lead Generation Marketer

Vook, the leading digital publisher and creator of the powerful Vook digital publishing platform, is looking to hire a lead generation marketing manager with strong technical skills for a cutting edge opportunity in a fast paced start-up environment.

About the Job

The LGM will be responsible for helping to craft and execute the strategy to generate wide scale adoption and use of Vook’s Web based platform for the easy creation of digital books. Core target markets will be the publishing industry, Web media and news organizations as well as well-known authors and literary agents and thought leaders in the larger world of digital media. The manager will be responsible for driving a large top of funnel of potential Vook users, capturing those leads, qualifying them and integrating with the sales team to provide conversion ready prospects, using Web conversion funnel mechanisms.

Duties include:

Identifying target markets relevant to the Vook platform

Determining the best way to reach, acquire and qualify target markets

Driving inbound conversion by creating an effective Website experience

Taking responsibility for the Web based conversion funnel

Analyzing, qualifying and reporting on captured leads

Interfacing with sales team to build efficient qualification to conversion process

Writing detailed PRDs for the construction of better Web conversion mechanisms

Building systems and practices to better qualify large groups of leads

Guiding creative team with knowledge of U/X Web practices for optimized landing pages

Writing clear, informative and inspired copy that leads to conversion

Articulating clearly the value proposition to target markets

Providing the sales team high quality prospects based on lead scoring

Using CRM tools to manage a vast number of leads effectively

Managing large groups of lead information to develop efficient qualification practices

Analyzing and reporting on online campaigns and effectiveness

Understanding effective eCommerce practices to help guide U/X development

Skills and Experience

Strong technical skills including HTML & CSS

Strong Web analytic skills, collecting, formatting, interpreting and analyzing data

Pay-per-click ad service and direct email best practices

Knowledge of CRMs, particularly SalesForce

Landing page optimization & A/B testing

Marketing automation systems

Experienced blogger, tweeter, video producer and slide creator

Previous experience in lead acquisition and qualification

Work in a digital ad sales environment a plus

Education & Qualifications

3-5 years business to business marketing experience, in an online / internet / e-commerce environment

BS/BA is required, preferably in marketing; advanced degree preferred

Experience working with engineering and product teams

Ability to write clear PRDs and specification documents

Superior analytic skills, and the ability to compile, analyze and leverage performance data to both identify new opportunities and optimize current campaigns

Experience with A/B and multivariate testing

Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed acquisition targets and a desire to own and be accountable for the online acquisition funnel

Great written and oral communication skills

Consistently organized with attention to detail

Willing to work under strict deadlines

Strong Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint skills

To apply: Send a resume to matthew@vook.com

The Integer Group: Experience Marketing Strategist

Link to Originating Site

Location: Des Moines, IA
URL: www.integer.com

Life is way too short to not work at a place you love. At the Integer Group, we’ve created an environment based on the beliefs that there are no challenges that can’t be met, no problems that can’t be solved, and no conventions that can’t be broken. Creating groundbreaking work that drives sales and wins awards is what we strive for on every project, every brand, and for every client.

We are looking for an Experience Marketing Strategist to join our team. The Experience Marketing Strategist plays a key role in the successful planning and implementation of multi-channel marketing strategies for client brands. The Experience Marketing Strategist will help create innovative ideas that tie web, mobile, email, search social and traditional advertising together to provide solutions based on consumer insight and data. The role is specifically responsible for continued development, education and integration of experience and relationship marketing principles within the Agency’s core capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

Helping cross-functional teams develop and evolve ideas using relevant data and information to recommend solutions that bring together brand goals, retailer objectives and consumer needs.
Guiding multi-disciplinary teams of account/project managers, web developers, analysts, digital designers and retail specialists from the sell-in phase through program evaluation ultimately establishing and sustaining the strategy that will guide the outcome.
Spotting trends and technologies that will play a role in consumers’ lives today and in the future
Partner with account teams to align consumer desires/behavior with client brand objectives to create marketing opportunities
Driving forward the Agency’s vision and expertise in the area of Experience Marketing. Provides opportunities for agency to grow revenues through program development and opportunity analysis.
Understanding the opportunity associated with data driven consumer segmentation, 1:1 response marketing and metrics driven continuous optimization
Developing positive working relationships with key client contacts providing thought leadership to position Integer as an expert in direct response marketing

Our ideal candidate will possess:

BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, technology or related experience; MBA preferred
Minimum of 2 years experience marketing background
Minimum of 5 years related agency experience
Strong direct marketing background and a demonstrated ability to apply direct marketing principles to relationship and experience marketing
Strong business acumen and can quickly understand client opportunities and challenges in order to develop strategies that meet client needs.
Background in Pay Per Click (PPC) based programs with a focus on SEM and SEO
A passion for relationship marketing / advertising / innovation / technology and data driven optimization
Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of digital communication methods
Understanding of the analytic, technical, creative and strategic influences on project planning, implementation and measurement
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills
Desire to work closely with the Account and Creative teams to develop innovative strategies and breakthrough communications
Disciplined and analytical thinker and creative problem solver

So. You should work with us. You’ll love it. Need more proof? We were named in the top 25 best Medium-sized companies to work for in the USA for the last seven years by the Great Place to Work Institute Inc (www.greatplacetowork.com).

The Integer Group is one of the world’s fastest growing and leading retail and promotional marketing agencies. We’ve got offices all over the world and we’re still growing.

We’re also a part of TBWA\Worldwide, itself part of Omnicom Group, Inc. You may have heard of it. If not, it means we’re a part of a leading global-marketing and corporate-communications company with some sweet benefits.

The Integer Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply: Please apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTEGER&cws=1&rid=421

Fresh Tilled Soil: Creative Director

Link to Originating Site

Location: Waltham, MA
URL: http://www.freshtilledsoil.com

Fresh Tilled Soil is a fast-growing UI/UX design firm based in Waltham, MA. We are currently seeking a Creative Director to be part of our amazing team. We’re a disciplined and passionate team that has designed over 400 websites, applications, and mobile apps over the last 5 years.

What will you be doing?

The Creative Director will work alongside our Chief Experience Officer in the strategic design and execution of web and mobile products. Primarily responsible for the user interface design team, the ideal candidate is a creative thinker who will provide design leadership on all client projects.

· If you know why UX and UI need to play nicely in the web and mobile application sandbox — then you know our clients.

· If you understand that creative design and experience design functions live under one roof — then you know us.

· If you are the evangelist and the architect for the products you work on — then you know our passion.

· If you see how science and art come together in the design and development of a web application — then you know how we work.

· If you can harness the creativity of a design team in the delivery of inspired design — then you know our clients and their expectations.

· If designing world-class web and mobile products is something you eat, sleep, and dream – then you’ll be in good company.

Job Requirements:

· Deliver best-in-class architecture, user experience, and aesthetic solutions across a broad array of interactive web and mobile projects.

· Direct, lead, and inspire our talented design team.

· Work with client services, sales, and the design team to set the vision, define priorities, and manage time across multiple projects and tasks in a deadline-driven, team environment.

· Lead strategic discussions with clients about user definition, UX, and UI development, and help them think through how best to achieve their business objectives through quality user experience and user interface design.

· Communicate with clients and internal team in verbal and written form to ensure that ideas, designs, and outcomes perform at the highest level.

· Understand and distill complex information and create logical, best-practice architecture and user interfaces.

· Create and present project deliverables such as user flows, wireframes, and concept designs to demonstrate and sell recommended solutions.

· Understand Agile methodology and instill best practices into the design process.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a creative discipline (preferred but not required).

Minimum 3+ years in a strategic and/or managerial UI/UX design position.

To apply: Please contact Richard Banfield, richard@freshtilledsoil.com, with your online portfolio, resume, and a brief write-up of why you are interested in this position and a good fit for Fresh Tilled Soil. Please include brief descriptions of your role on speci

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Sears: Manager, Information Architecture

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Meltwater Entrepreneurial School Of Technology: Senior Program Manager - Senior Faculty

Iostudio: Operations Director

Vook: Digital Lead Generation Marketer

The Integer Group: Experience Marketing Strategist

Fresh Tilled Soil: Creative Director