Job Postings

Human Capital Management System Administrator

Our client is seeking an HCM System Administrator to join their team in Portland, OR. The HCM Systems Analyst/Administrator is responsible for working to achieve the long-term growth and success of the enterprise, through close collaboration and partnership with the HR and Payroll teams. Achieving success in this role entails professionally executing the ongoing administration of the enterprise implementation of the Human Capital Management system modules, including Core HR, Recruiting, Talent Management and any other modules as they are implemented. Works closely with the other enterprise teams, providing consulting, training and techno functional application support as well as thinking out of the box to bring the company your own brand of creativity, finding avenues to success that you own and deliver.



The HCM System Admin is a technophile, and loves keeping apprised of new functionality, upgrades, or improvements implemented by Oracle in order to evaluate them for integration with the organization’s strategic objectives. Being detail oriented, you will document business procedures and processes that leverage the HCM system and keep that documentation current, in order to collaborate closely with the ERP Systems Analyst/Administrator, with whom you will provide and receive cross training, functioning as one another’s backup.



Responsibilities of the Human Capital Management System Administrator

Ongoing application administration responsibility for the enterprise instance of the HCM system, including Talent Management.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues reported by the team.

Recommend long term process and systems solutions to ease support issues and stabilize applications and their use.

Soliciting user requirements and proposing approaches to fixing potential issues.

Create and maintain existing documentation (configuration, test scripts, functional specs for reporting and integration).

Ad hoc training of users and administrators.

Contribute to continuous improvement and development of enterprise processes.

Collaborate with Internal Audit to ensure compliance with SOX, HIPAA and ERISA regulation by implementing appropriate controls and providing reports as required.

Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications of the Human Capital Management System Administrator

Qualified candidates must have a BS or BA degree in Business, Technology, or equivalent degree

5 – 10 years of experience in an application support role

5 to 7 years of experience in using HCM systems, 1 to 2 years of experience in implementing or supporting HCM.

Experience working in a publicly traded company

Experience with supporting/managing accounting functions in Oracle HCM such as Core HR, Talent Management and Recruiting.

Ability to quickly understand and decompose HR, business, and technical concepts

Experience with developing security roles within applications, including developing data controlled Security Profiles.

Experience with HR processes

Working familiarity with Payroll processes and systems.

Working familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, and ERISA compliance requirements for data systems.

High degree of business acumen & analytical capabilities.

Advanced ability to deliver outstanding results in a dynamic environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Self-directed and independent.

Fit with organizational culture and company values.



 

Manager of Software Development

Our client will be hiring a Manager of Software Development to join a growing team of 12 in Hillsboro, OR. This role will manage at team of 6 developers, 1-2 QA Engineers, and grow the team to 20+ in the next 12 months.



Qualifications of the Manager of Software Development

10 years of experience as a Software developer (2+ years in .NET)

2 years of experience as a SW Dev Manager, leading a team of 5+ developers.

Delightful personality.

 



 

Senior Project Manager-Water Resources

Our client has an opportunity for a proven leader who can manage, grow, and lead the Water Resources Group to assist in public and private industry projects offers a unique, supportive, and casual work environment that balances hard work with fun while offering an excellent benefits package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. This role is located in Tualatin,OR.

The focus of this senior-level position is to advance the Water Resources Group at our client. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional professional who is eager to embrace the challenge of building a team, establishing a core area of business to better serve the needs of our existing clients, and to develop new opportunities for future growth.



Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager

Performing hydraulic analysis, and geomorphic modeling, utilizing models such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FlowMaster, XP-SWMM, etc.

Designing water resources projects related to stormwater quality and quantity management, green infrastructure, floodplain mitigation, stream bank stabilization, road/stream crossing improvement design, and wetland/stream/river habitat restoration.

Overseeing projects that include modeling, and critically analyzing issues to support site-specific and watershed-based approaches for our clients.

Providing water resources/stormwater design services for infrastructure projects and support master planning efforts in water resources, including stormwater master plans.

Coordinating AutoCAD drafting requirements in support of civil engineering design process

Delegating project-specific tasks to staff.

Coordinating with other in-house disciplines, as well as outside subconsultants.

Working with engineering staff to develop plans, specifications, and reports, and to stamp final documents.

Providing thorough on-going QA/QC review of deliverables.

Performing site and infrastructure design per federal/state/county/city standards and maintain good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.

Conducting and coordinating periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and work progress.

Preparing and managing project correspondence and documentation.

Tabulating bid items and calculating construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.

Developing cost estimates.

Developing and maintaining relationships with clients in both the Public and Private Sectors throughout Oregon and Washington.

Networking with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build and maintain professional network.

Maintaining relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.



Qualifications of the Senior Project Manager-Water Resources

BS or MS degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or similar field of study

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Oregon and/or Washington.

7+ years of experience in water resources design, civil engineering, environmental engineering, watershed science, or related field.

Proficient with Rosgen, 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, and sediment transport modeling.

Proficient with modeling programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FlowMaster, and XP-SWMM.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Project experience with local and/or state agencies in Oregon or Washington.

Knowledge of and familiarity with local codes and agency standards.

Ability to manage projects and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills including report writing and proposals.

Able to prepare for and conduct presentations to clients and stakeholders.

Strong leadership and project management skills.

Collaborate with the marketing team to assist and lead business development pursuits.

Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.



 

Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Beaverton, OR.



Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

Review, analyze, and modify existing systems including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment efforts in support of enterprise needs.

Participate in requirements process providing feedback and engagement to ensure sounds processes are developed.

Provide support for complex issues within existing systems and applications, including resolution of user issues, errors in system data, and general maintenance items.

Create solutions based on experience, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving.

Assist in solving complex development problems through the use of good design and practical experience.

Ensure business remains current and competitive in find emerging technologies to improve business processes.

Ensure high availability and reliability of business applications.

Demonstrate a personal commitment to excellence in service to customers and other employees.

Other duties may be assigned.



Technical skills are required

JavaScript

Node.js

Express.js

Vue/Angular/React

JSON,

REST

SQL Server & T-SQL

Operating systems: Linux, Windows

Optional (preferred) skills:

Cloud deployments (AWS, Google Cloud or MS Azure).

Containers and orchestration frameworks

SOAP

C#

MVC .Net

Entity Framework

IIS, HTML5, CSS3, XML/XSLT

A strong knowledge of secure coding practices.



 

Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Vancouver, WA. In this role, an individual will be expected to understand functional requirements to design and develop new functionalities while understanding and enhancing existing modules in a fast-paced, cloud-centric environment. Communicating effectively and collaborating extensively in a cross-functional team environment, an individual in this role needs to operate with a sense of urgency and exhibit pride and ownership to create top-quality solutions, optimally aligned with the evolving needs of the organization.

Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

Acquire a complete and thorough understanding of Business Systems.

Coordinate with business owners and analysts to develop a thorough understanding of the detailed requirements for new or existing processes.

Design, code and unit test changes per specifications.

Provide alternate solutions pertinent to business needs.

Build and deploy changes to different environments in sprint/release cycles.

Post-deployment, support the changes in the production environment.

Qualifications of the Software Engineer

2+ years of software development experience in a cloud-centric environment.

2+ years of experience in customizing NetSuite using SuiteScript 1.0/2.0

2+ years of integration experience using Web Services, Restlets

Ability to analyze requirements and design scalable, robust solutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to deal effectively with a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Development experience in Microsoft .NET and C#.

Working knowledge of RDBMS, preferably SQL Server 2012+.

Conversant with various SDLC methodologies.

Familiarity with version control system, preferably GitHub.

Familiarity with AWS.

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.





 

Accounting Assistant

Our Washington client is looking for an Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of general administrative and accounting activities. This role will support a small accounting team and is seated in the Columbia River Gorge scenic area, with beautiful river views. 



Responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant

Accounting data entry.

Generate accounting reports.

Verify invoices and supporting documentation.

Account reconciliations.

Support audits.

General administrative support.

Respond to customer and vendor inquiries.

Track supplies inventory.

Handle incoming AP correspondence.

Prepare and track check runs.

Sort and code invoice documentation.

Maintain accounts payable records.

Support timekeeping efforts.

Other special projects and duties as assigned.



Accounting Assistant Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

2 years of accounting experience.

Knowledge of GAAP.

ERP systems knowledge preferred.

MS Office Suite experience, with skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can work independently and as part of a team.

 

Administrative Services Assistant

Our Client is seeking and Administrative Services Assistant to join their team in Vancouver, WA. This position will serve as liaison between management, work units, and support staff to ensure the day-to day operations of the work group run smoothly. The majority of this organization’s employees are in a nearly continuous travel status, adding a layer of complexity to the position.

Responsibilities of the Administrative Services Assistant

Provide a wide variety of confidential administrative/clerical tasks for the managers and staff for the assigned organization, managers and support staff.

Greet and screen visitors; address questions and business involving established policy, take messages, set appointments and/or refer visitors to other personnel as appropriate.

Create draft, edit, and proof documents, correspondence, research, and presentations using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Build, maintain and post Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations to SharePoint sites.

Proof, review, and when applicable, draft, correspondence and documents prepared for manager signature and validate conformance of the established administrative policies and regulations, confirm proper coordination and timely compliance with assigned action.

Provide recommendations and instructions to staff to maintain conformance with general policies and correspondence procedures.

Attend meetings, record meeting minutes as requested, transcribe and disseminate as needed.

Maintain a tracking system of action items to verify timely compliance with scheduled responses or actions. Coordinate and monitor work unit responses to time-critical documents; alert manager / personnel of any concerns or response delays.

Answer and screen telephone calls; respond to most questions and complete most business involving established policy or routine matters; forward questions and matters to appropriate personnel as needed, following up to verify a timely response.

Respond to questions and complete business according to established policy and/or forward matters requiring action to appropriate staff, following up to verify a timely response.

Process and screen incoming and outgoing correspondence to include proof reading, to consist of the following:

Review incoming correspondence and forward matters requiring action to appropriate staff. Verify proper coordination and timely completion of assignments.

Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate recipient(s); as requested, review incoming correspondence.

Process outgoing mail and prepare materials for mailing, including providing self-addressed stamped envelopes, when appropriate.

Establish and maintain internal and external communication channels to coordinate smooth flow of information and positive working relationships.

Perform faxing, scanning, photocopying, and work with the print shop to request printing services.

Update and maintain desk reference manual.

Serve as back-up to Tier II and Tier IV level Administrative Assistants as needed.

Come up to speed quickly on manager and organizational priorities in order to track meetings, work, and delegated projects or tasks to maintain accountability, confirming established targets are met. Validate on-time documentation submission to Human Capital Management (HCM) and verify all processes are tracked to completion within established timelines. Review and update project trackers (performance, training, etc.) for the manager, alerting appropriate parties of any noted issues / concerns.

Serve as liaison between organizations, work units, and management support staff. Keep up to date on issues, priorities, and sensitivities affecting work of the organization through consistent communication with the manager, frequent interaction with other managers, and outside contacts.

Coordinate with and provide administrative guidance to lower-level contract support personnel; may delegate assignments to lower level contract administrative personnel at the request of the manager.

Administrative Team:

Organize and coordinate Organizational Administrative Team Meetings.

Attend mandatory Administrative Team Meetings.

Participate as a team member and in team meetings both professionally and collaboratively.

Standardize, streamline and improve overall Administrative processes throughout the organization.

Help resolve organizational administrative issues and work on solutions as a group.

Complete team work assignments

Proactively coordinate managers’ daily Outlook calendars and schedules with full responsibility for scheduling and prioritizing Tier III and IV managers’ appointments, meetings, conferences and calendar:

Coordinate appointments, including commitments of time. Advise manager of appointments and other commitments that might have a bearing on future decisions.

Organize, plan, prioritize, coordinate, schedule and verify appointments, meetings (in-person, phone conferences, web-based), conferences, and training for managers and other staff (securing rooms, phone bridges, projection, and other meeting supplies). This may include drafting agenda and other meeting materials and developing background information for review, consideration and finalization by appropriate manager / personnel.

Accept meeting invitations, assist with outside visitor requests and schedule interviews.

Schedule and arrange meetings, conferences and training, including associated logistics and any necessary equipment (securing rooms, phone bridges, projection equipment, etc.).

Assist, compile, organize and verify appropriate files, notes and other materials are in order and ready for use at meetings, appointments, etc.

Draft agendas, coordinate speaking points, make arrangements for guest(s) / guest speakers and research and draft background information / materials as requested.

Arrange for representation by others if the manager’s time and priorities make necessary.

As requested, attend and take meeting minutes / notes, transcribe / draft and distribute as appropriate.

Inform manager and staff of appointments and other commitments that might have a bearing on future decisions.

Assist manager in a variety of personnel and other actions.

Prepare and enter requests for personnel actions.

Prepare worker award requests in HRMIS for manager review/approval, track awards for, and prepare recognition certificates for the organization.

Prepare retirement documentation.

May be designated as a power-user and/or back-up for the e-Performance management system. Coordinate and assist manager with development of annual performance appraisal plans for personnel by assisting in implementing, completing, and facilitating documentation management.

Schedule and track to completion all performance appraisals, progress reviews, mid-point reviews and discussions, while performing associated follow-up to obtain requisite signatures and approvals. Validate documentation submission to Human Capital Management (HCM) is accurately completed within established timelines.

Coordinate and track reporting requirements and activities related to staff including creation/submission of travel documents and telework agreements and required training.

Register manager and staff for internal/external training classes and conferences.

Assist manager with employee engagement activities and planning.

Verify completion of all required training for employees and managers by communicating what training

is due, how to obtain training, submitting external training requests, and tracking training completion status.

Maintain Employee Tracking Log, tracking, on-board reports, training, medical surveillance, emergency contact, and reimbursement tracking information.

Update and maintain Gallup survey records; follow up with organizations to update the Gallup information.

Assist manager by recommending and implementing approved staff recognition opportunities.

Track, maintain, update, and distribute annual renewal of Motor Vehicle Driver Authorizations, Travel Authorizations, and Telework Agreements.

Track and maintain Overtime/Comp Time authorizations for internal personnel.

Complete appropriate new employee on-boarding activities and retirement documentation.

Prepare employee assignment extension documents; implement, oversee and complete related documentation, and submit for proper review and approval, while performing associated follow-up to obtain required signatures and approval.

Designated as a proxy for the performance management system. Coordinate and assist managers with development of annual managers’ and employees’ performance appraisal plans by assisting in implementing, completing, and tracking documentation management. Schedule and track to completion all managers’ and employees’ progress reviews, performing associated follow-up to obtain required signatures and approvals. Apply strong familiarity with manager’s performance contract to prioritize and track meetings, work, and delegated projects or tasks to maintain accountability and to assist in ensuring established targets are met. Validate on-time documentation submission to Human Capital Management (HCM) and verify all processes are tracked to completion within established timelines.

Arrange travel (domestic, invitational and foreign), such as airline arrangements, hotel accommodations, and rental car and shuttle reservations, for Manager, Lead and staff as needed, which may include:

Assist in preparing and submitting passport documentation as necessary.

Assist management and staff in setting up profiles in the internal travel system.

Prepare / draft necessary foreign and domestic forms associated with travel.

Prepare and process travel authorizations and vouchers for group managers and staff using Concur.

Validate that travel is complete and process travel documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with internal nd the travel procedures and policies.

Track, monitor and notify the manager and subject personnel of needed approvals, signatures or other actions to enable timely reimbursement processing and reporting.

Coordinate with managers and staff to coordinate Time & Attendance per established procedures, which may include:

Prepare and review personnel time and attendance reporting to verify accuracy for certification by manager(s) and supervisor(s).

May serve as timekeeping power user (able to input time for others as requested).

Maintain and reconcile employee leave calendar submissions with payroll.

Check leave slips to verify accuracy using organizational leave calendars and other documentation. Verify that time has been approved.

Review time sheets for contract personnel to verify that reporting is accurate.

Verify time and attendance procedures, policies and practices, including any special time recording requirements (admin leave, holidays, etc.) are communicated to management and staff in a timely manner.

Assist with scheduling interviews by preparing interview packets for assigned manager(s).

Provide overall administrative support to staff members by acting as the liaison with HCM, IT,Security, Safety, Motor Pool, Facilities / Space Management and administrative services groups to process, coordinate, request and track:

Office moves and workstation adjustments.

Onboarding activities for new contract and/or personnel.

Computer, software upgrades IT equipment and other resource requests.

Computer, copier, and printer maintenance.

Requests for needed office supplies and distribute to appropriate staff per established procedures.

Coordination of badge return n.

Coordination of cell phone requirements and inventory for staff, including ordering, receiving, service setup, delivery, collection.

Serve as organization’s central point of contact for accident reporting, including collection, correction, and distribution of required documentation, and communication with employees, managers, safety office, HCM, and other resources regarding policy, regulations, etc.

Maintain office supply stock. Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting, configuration, inventory, and maintenance of office systems and processes.

Coordinate maintenance for company Vehicles assigned to the organization; drive to and from service appointments and report mileage monthly.

Maintain the organizational SharePoint site including updating changes and adding new content.

Establish, maintain, and administer SharePoint organization, team and other meeting/project sites including setting up document repositories, calendars, workspaces, and tracking lists. Manage content and permissions.

Maintain a tracking system of suspense items to verify timely compliance with scheduled responses or actions utilizing SharePoint. Coordinate and direct work unit responses for time-critical documents.

Maintain all records management within SharePoint, including physical and electronic official files, retention and conformance.

Manage all records in accordance with the policy and procedure and compliance requirements:

File and disperse documents/letters to appropriate personnel.

Validate that official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

With oversight and approval of the manager / personnel, provide an annual review and inventory of official files and maintain the organizational file outline.

Review and process Transmittals for Administrator/CEO Approval (TACs) for assigned organizations and ascertain conformance to administrative policies, procedures and regulations. Verify proper coordination and timely compliance with assigned action. Advise and provide guidance to confirm conformance with general policies and correspondence procedures.

May coordinate or assist with organizational and internal events such as: presentations, retirements, project or employee recognition celebrations, and other events.

Qualifications of the Administrative Services Assistant

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Associates Degree in Secretarial Science, Administrative Management or related field is preferred.

6 years of demonstrated administrative/clerical experience is required.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

4 or more years of relevant work experience in administrative support functions with Microsoft Software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Intermediate to advanced skills/experience with SharePoint sufficient to:

Support, manage, edit and maintain site.

Advanced computer skills to coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and record and distribute meeting notes.

Advanced typing and data entry skills.

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an Android Developer to join their team in Portland, OR.



Qualifications

You have at least 2 years of in-depth, recent native Android mobile app development using the Android SDK. NOTE: Hybrid or cross-platform technologies are great, but are not an acceptable substitute for native SDK experience.

You are available to work onsite at our Portland office at least 1-2 days a week

You are able to deliver results on time, and take responsibility for a project's successful outcome.

You pay attention to detail, you have strong work ethic, and you have a positive attitude.

You have experience collaborating with senior developers, project managers, and designers in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.

You are professional, open-minded, and you have a team-oriented personality.

You have excellent written and oral communication skills.

You have experience working with and connecting to APIs and other back end systems.

You are great at technical problem-solving.

You have experience with git for source control, and familiarity with online project management/issue tracking tools.

You are able to provide realistic estimates and meet timelines.



Preferred

Years of other programming experience and/or CS degree

iOS experience

React Native experience

Web or backend development experience

Frontend

Mobile UX/UI skills, or other design & creative skills

Responsibilities of an Android Developer

Designing and building advanced applications for the Android platform.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Working with outside data sources and APIs

Unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

Working on bug fixing and improving application performance.

Continuously discovering, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency



 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Apache Kafka Developer 

Our client currently seeks an experienced Apache Kafka Developer to join their team in Beaverton, OR. This person will have the opportunity to have a transformative impact on how the operate their business by helping develop new ways for applications to share data.



Responsibilities

Stand up and administer an on-premise Kafka platform.

Provide expertise in Kafka brokers, zookeepers, Kafka connect, schema registry, KSQL, Rest proxy and Kafka Control center.

Ensure optimum performance, high availability and stability of solutions

Create topics, setup redundancy cluster, deploy monitoring tools, alerts and has good knowledge of best practices.

Provide administration and operations of the Kafka platform.

Know this - we operate a complex environment that requires you to work through ambiguity and build relationships across technology teams and the business. You'll need to act as an effective mentor and role model to other developers as well as earn credibility with business and technology leaders within a demanding deadline-driven environment.



**If interested, please include a brief explanation of your experience with the qualifications below. This information is helpful for the end client to review.** 



Qualifications

5+ years of software development experience.

Engineering experience in Java and Kafka.

3 years of professional experience in Kafka administration.

Strong understanding of Java multi-threading, concurrency and memory management.



Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Cassandra.

Experience in Spring Modules, Spring Boot.

Experience with Front end technologies JSP, AngularJs, JQuery, HTML / CSS.

Experience with DevOps.



 

Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.



About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Applications Analyst ERP Kronos 

Our client is seeking an Applications Analyst ERP Kronos to join their team in Renton, WA. This role exercises full use and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts related to technical discipline and provides solutions to a variety of moderately complex problems. They also manage small projects, establish and implement new or revised systems requirements or procedures. They will analyze user requirements, develop and implements systems for moderately complex processes; and initiate corrective action to stay on schedule.



 Responsibilities of the Applications Analyst ERP Kronos

Work collaboratively with clients to determine information and data requirements. Evaluate and report on a variety of topics, sometimes complex in nature.

Provide guidance to customers on the way to maximize return on investment for their applications. Educate clients and create related documentation as necessary.

Work with internal teams to develop business decisions. Use professional knowledge and independent judgment in making decisions or recommending a course of action.

Demonstrate service excellence and positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with others, including patients/families/members, employees, managers, medical staff, volunteers, and community members, so that productivity and positive relations are maximized.

Mentor lower-level professionals in use of tools, techniques, and analysis skills.

Gather requirements for assessment, rationalization and sunset activities. This includes, but is not limited to business, technical and functional requirements.

Perform rotational on-call responsibilities.



Qualifications the Applications Analyst ERP Kronos

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent blend of education and experience.

Four (4) years functional experience.

Competent in supporting the technical, operational and application needs of moderately complex applications or subcomponents of a highly complex application.

Skilled in information collection and troubleshooting root cause of application failures

Knowledgeable of application architecture.

Knowledgeable of database configurations, queries and elements. 

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

3 years’ experience in a healthcare setting.

 

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

#VHDi 

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Applications Support Engineer
Our client manufactures and distributes natural and organic products. 
They will be hiring an Application Support Engineer with strong experience in T-SQL data integration, development, analysis and knowledge of Inventory systems and Manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities of the Applications Support Engineer
Support key systems (Salesforce, CRM, forecasting, reporting).  Salesforce was implemented early in2017. 
Create scheduled and ad-hoc reports/dashboards in SQL, SSRS, and Excel.
Maintain, document, and improve current systems and processes (Dynamics GP, MRP).
Evaluate existing and improve upon business processes (workflows and KPI).
Support the accounting staff and working with vendors and a variety of users to optimize systems and increase user productivity and company efficiency.
Willingness and interest to research problematic accounting transactions, sorting out inventory errors, and occasional productive work in the GL and subsidiary ledgers.
Work collaboratively with users in a team environment and have the ability to lead projects to completion.
One significant project in 2018 includes tracking inventory internally through the staging area, compounding area, and trace back to the ingredient list.

**If interested, please include a brief explanation of your experience with the qualifications below. This information is helpful for the end client to review.**

Qualifications of the Applications Support Engineer
3+ years of SQL data analysis, integration, development, support, upgrades and enhancements ? writing t-sql, stored procedures, triggers, views, etc.
Knowledge of Inventory systems and Manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of accounting practices.

Preferred
Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP) upgraded from 2010 to 2013 (MS VAR did the upgrade), manage project, comm w/VAR. 
Dynamics CRM ? online version, need to be able to install, integrate systems, coordinate installation, be part of rollout, make sure it works.
Salesforce.
Basic knowledge of GP accounting.
SharePoint ? technical documentation, user exp, don't need Administration.
Relentlessly curious attitude.
Ability to fulfill a wide range of technical roles.
 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Area Line Manager

Our client is seeking an Area Line Manager to join their team in Portland, OR. This role is responsible for safe operations, efficiency and management of a region within Distribution Line Operations to achieve customer satisfaction and safety goals in an economic manner.



Responsibilities of the Area Line Manager

Ensures that Line Operations supervision is held accountable for maintaining safety and customer satisfaction as the priorities of their crews.

Ensures Line Operations supervision and crews maintain compliance with all federal, state, and company requirements.

Ensures maximum productivity and efficiency within their region by managing budgets; monitoring and approving expenditures.

Manages Line Ops supervision through proper selection, development, evaluation, recognition, coaching and discipline.

Manages various functions of Line Operations within their region.

Leads efforts to provide consistency among all Line Operations regions and departments.

Assesses and implements programs to increase productivity; shares resources companywide.

Oversees special projects.

Leads regional efforts to improve quality of construction and work practices that enhance reliability.

Directs restoration activities during outages; determines major restoration methods and directs implementation; assigns and serves on duty weeks. Participates in annual regional storm planning.

Provides direction in business improvement initiatives (standardization of policies, processes, and equipment within region).

Administers Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); supports engagement with the Union and Labor Relations.

Provides direction to Line Operations Supervision in coordinating Line Operations activities with relevant utilities and contractors.

Directs Line Operations Supervision to ensure crews are taking appropriate measures to protect the environment and the public.

Participates in community activities and supports employee participation.

Backs up General Manager and Assistant General Manager as needed.

Presents outputs, gains understanding, identifies opportunities and develops support, resolves problems, establishes priorities and allocates resources, maximizes cross-functional operations, and recommends direction

Motivates and influences work practices. Listens, removes barriers, develops and rewards.

Builds leadership capabilities that move employees forward

Forms strong cross-functional working relationships in coordinating activities and expediting information and material sharing



External contacts include: vendors and manufacturers to review equipment and materials, other utilities and governmental agencies to exchange information; contractors to oversee supervisor interpretation of Company policy and control of work crew activities.

Labor Community - Partners with local union leadership and Labor Relations to develop a healthy working relationship, build a collaborative environment, and deal with employee issues.

Maintaining safety and customer focus.

Maintaining consistency in management of Line Operations.

Pushing through deep resistance to manage the consistent adoption of initiatives and efforts.

Determines strategies and tactics that align functional outcomes to business and divisional strategies.

Regional staffing decisions, including hire, fire, compensation and rewards.

Participates in regional budgetary decisions.    

Oversees prioritization of regional activities, allocation of labor and materials.

Enforces CBA and safety regulations.



Qualifications of the Area Line Manager

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electric utility operations with a focus on Transmission and Distribution.

 5 years of supervisory experience is desired.

A bachelor’s degree in business, communication or engineering is preferred, but not required.

Thorough knowledge of Distribution Line Operations including tools and equipment.

Thorough knowledge of service and installation policies and procedures.

Effective management, human relations and communication skills to include employee development and engagement, goal setting and follow-through, feedback, mentoring, coaching and negotiating.

Comprehensive knowledge of safe construction methods and national electrical safety code. 

Comprehensive knowledge of planning, organizing, and Line Operations crew functions and duties.

Comprehensive knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Strong analytical and organizational skills, verbal and written communication.

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software.

Working knowledge of company philosophy, policies, practices, goals and objectives.

Working knowledge of federal and state laws relating to Company practices and operations.

Knowledge of operations planning and budgeting processes.

Must be able to travel throughout service territory and to all facilities.

Substantial decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Valid Driver’s License.

On Call 24 Hours per day, 365 days per year for emergency outages.

 

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

#VHDi 

 

Back-end Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Back-end Software Engineer to lead the implementation of a customer facing API. You will own the API from conception to completion. You will work with our internal teams, and our partners to requirements and design a REST API that serve our partner needs. You will implement the API, supporting microservices and integrate with existing cloud-services to drive a successful launch of our joint platform with our partner. This role is located in Portland, OR. 



Qualifications of the Back-end Software Engineer

BS degree in an engineering or computer discipline or relevant certification.

5+ years software engineering experience.

Demonstrated experience building REST APIs and documenting them using Swagger.

Demonstrated expertise with one of the following languages: Javascript, Python, Ruby.

Demonstrated experience with relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases: MySQL, MariaDB, Aurora, Postgres, MongoDB, DynamoDB.

Proficient in Unix/Linux operating systems.

Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices (e.g. Agile software development, test-driven development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, continuous integration/continuous delivery, etc…).

Experience cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Experience with containerized environments (Docker preferred).

Ability to work well with a distributed team.

Excellent written; presentation writing and verbal communication skills.

History of working in startups or other fast-paced environment.



Preferred

Familiarity with git and the git rebase workflow.

Experience contributing meaningfully to one or more Open Source projects.

Experience working with time-series datasets.

Familiarity with Blockchain and Smart Contract concepts.



 

Back End Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join the team in their Seattle or Bellevue office.



Responsibilities of the Back End Software Engineer

In these roles, software engineers will:

Design and develop high quality, scalable and stable web applications and/or back-end services.

Develop client-side applications that connect with web services.

Develop back-end web services.

Follow the company’s high standards for security-best practices in all development.

Partner closely with the security team for code analysis and design reviews.

Perform unit testing.

Process bug reports and release fixes.

Participate in code reviews.

Participate in agile processes.

Always think innovatively to solve customer problems.



Qualifications of the Back End Software Engineer

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

At least 3-10+ years of experience in building software products for external customer use in Java, C, C++, C# or some other object-oriented language.

Experience with writing SQL-based applications such as MySQL or MS SQL or Oracle.

Experience working with Linux or similar O/Ss.

Experience building scalable applications (Web applications or back-end services).

Detail-oriented, can identify and fix own bugs, and write quality code that runs efficiently.

Passionate, positive, can-do attitude and can adapt to any challenge and willing to take ownership of problems and brings issues to full resolution.

Enjoy working in a team that follows agile practices and code reviews and CI/CD.



 

Business Analyst

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst that would lead the analysis and documentation of the Business user’s enhancements to, and requirements of our Mortgage Servicing Platform. Working with Executives, Managers and End-Users, the Business Analyst must gather and document requirements, processes, and systems flows. As a key member of the development team, the Business Analyst must possess a strong work ethic and a “do what it takes” work style.



Responsibilities of the Business Analyst

Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops and meetings, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.

Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.

Proactively communicate and collaborate with appropriate team members and users to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: Functional requirements/Business Requirements Documents, Use Cases, Screen and Interface designs.

Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Work independently with users and under direction of the Chief Technology Officer, Software Development Manager and Project Manager.

Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans

Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates, using natural language.

Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs.

Support development team in resolving production issues/escalations based on existing procedures and SLAs.

Serve as the liaison between the business units, development and support teams.

Deliver application and workflow training to end users.

Document existing system design and functionality; information and processes that are not currently documented and only known by select users throughout the company.



Qualifications of the Business Analyst

Possess strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.

Possess Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including, executives, managers, and end-users. Experience in writing User Guides/Customer Manuals is required.

Possess a College degree or equivalent work experience.

Possess knowledge of JIRA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access (forms and reports) and Visio.

Possess a strong work ethic with a desire to do what it takes to complete the task.

Possess production support/ticket handling skills.

Ability to adhere to quality standards and meet deadlines set by the Project Manager.

Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. This includes working on multiple projects concurrently.

Ability to facilitate group sessions, work effectively within a project team, and in collaboration with peers.

Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize task assignments.

Ability to demonstrate procedural and technical writing skills.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with business and technical personnel.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

Ability to work flexible hours to work with development team as necessary.

Ability and know-how to work in an agile system.

Ability to convert waterfall-type requirements into agile User Stories.

Possess know-how and experience with systems development and the SDLC.

Mortgage servicing experience or experience with financial applications is a plus

Experience in working in highly regulated infrastructures is a plus.

Experience in developing applications with non-relational databases is a plus.



 

Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team in Vancouver, WA. This position will support program compliance through process improvement, development of automation techniques, data analysis and reporting to meet the needs of the project. This position will help to achieve the team’s goals of providing accurate and complete data to enable improvements of asset management capabilities. A valid US Driver’s License is required.

Business Analyst Responsibilities

Assist Management in implementing and integration of electronic reconciliation processes.

Research, analyze, model and organize information for developing / drafting and recommending requirements.

Provide background information, technical input, solution options and weighted recommendations that facilitate decision making and that will enable key requirements of the subject initiative and/or other projects to be met. This may include arranging, attending and facilitating decision-making sessions/meetings with Supply Chain management, Work Stream Leads and key internal stakeholders, including drafting agendas, answering technical questions and presenting information, options and recommendations for decision-maker consideration.

Facilitate the move to automated processes and document storage, including:

Developing cardholder processes and training to use bank provided reconciliation tools;

Developing purchase card (pcard) audit processes and data mining tools to validate compliance requirements;

Drafting procedures and recommend pcard manual updates to implement new processes;

Drafting training and tools to facilitate move to new processes. Providing and supporting change management across departmental boundaries as requested;

Analyzing data exchange requirements between bank and systems to validate accurate accounting of pcard charges.

Support the planning and development of a large and complex reporting environment by:

Providing recommendations for enhancements and supporting any implementations in this analytics and reporting environment;

Providing on-going training, guidance and technical management of the environment.

Collaborate with the Supply Chain team, its customers and stakeholders to:

Design, develop, recommend coordinate and document new processes and reconciliation techniques;

Design, develop, recommend and coordinate analytics and reporting solutions.

Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with business teams to translate ambiguous business problems into actionable requirements and to develop customer-focused analytics.

Analyze data from multiple data sources to confirm data integrity, analyze root causes, uncover new patterns and answer key questions.

Identify quality assurance/quality control issues and identify failure or maintenance trends. Present compiled information for awareness and analysis. Alert Manager of any control issues or failures. Recommend and assist management with implementing solutions to solve problems.

Gather and document reporting requirements and work with IT counterparts to develop data exchange and reporting solutions.

Develop and perform testing to validate reporting upgrades and verify enhancements meet requirements and do not negatively impact the business.

Keep abreast of Business Intelligence best practices; identify best practices and confer with management to implement these practices in reports, metrics and dashboard solutions.

Provide end user instruction and support for utilizing reporting and analytics solutions.

Collect, organize, and validate data and model results to establish data reporting completeness, accuracy and quality.

Communicate technical information (supported systems data, reporting and analysis results, etc.) verbally and in writing to a wide variety of technical and business experts, as well as non-technical users, in both individual and group settings.

Business Analyst Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Organizational Development or a closely related field is required.

Minimum Experience: This is a Level 2 position: 9-11 years work-related experience in the area of business analysis and/or project management, preferably with a Utility or governance function is required. Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business analysis and progressively more technical in nature.

Required Technical Skills & Experience:

Demonstrated experience with report, information and database designs.

Demonstrated experience with data analytics and data visualization tools.

 

Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team in Portland, OR.

Business Analyst Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Professional Certifications: Typically require demonstrated expertise in Business Analysis that has been gained via a combination of formal education, certification processes, and/or practical experience per the following:

Required: A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or other related fields.

Desired: Bachelor’s and/or Masters degree in Business or a related field. Achievement of or progress toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Process or Performance Management, or certification in Quality Assurance/Testing desirable.

Preferred: Masters Degree in Business or a related field.

Highly encouraged: Membership in local business analysis association.

Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills in a variety of settings and projects. Applies a wide range of acquired analytical skills and working knowledge of company procedures and policies.

Job Complexity & Judgment: Works on assignments that are increasingly complex and vary from the routine. Works within defined procedures but is able to deviate from normal routine and identify analysis tools and techniques for the situation from a variety of options. Works toward increasing collaboration on project teams. Understands when to escalate issues if necessary, and drives decisions themselves whenever possible. Is a role model for other analysts, and may also act as a mentor.

Independence & Supervision required: Typically receives general instructions on routine work. May require detailed instructions on new assignments. Follows established procedures.

Interaction & Influence: Contacts are often cross department lines. Builds strong working relationships both within and outside of department, including other analyst peers.

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Business Information Security Architecture Consultant

Our client is seeking a Business Information Security Architecture Consultant to join their dynamic team in Hillsboro, OR.  As Business Information Security Architecture Consultant- Corporate Information Security, you will join a diverse team of technical experts in building a world-class security technical advisory and thought-leadership organization providing exceptional and practical, technical and logistical direction to its internal customers; enabling our client to move and innovate rapidly while minimizing risks to the Brand. Our focus is in the areas of Security Architecture, Secure Development Lifecycle Management, Application Security (WWW and Mobile), Cloud Security, Risk and Compliance, and Business to Business Security within our client's Business Units. We work under a center-led business-partner model, and as such, strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are a must.

Business Information Security Architecture Consultant Responsibilities:
Provide critical input and guidance to ensure that our client's Business is aligned appropriately with Corporate Information Security when considering key priorities such as business requirements, industry threat landscape, and risk appetite.
Work closely with our client's Business end-to-end in releasing secure and compliant infrastructure, applications and experiences at the speed of business.
Partner with business and technology to provide expert security guidance into design and implementation of our client's Business capabilities.
Consult with both technology and business teams to identify priorities and security capability requirements, and incorporate these requirements into the security strategy.

Business Information Security Architecture Consultant Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security or information technology disciplines.
Strong technical knowledge and confidence in communicating with both highly technical audiences and non-highly technical audiences.
Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate across all areas and levels of the business and to comprehend complex business initiatives.
Ability to adjust communication style and approach, from strategic leadership to highly technical audiences.
Proven ability to pull a diverse group of individuals with different goals together and facilitate productive discussions driving towards results.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proven experience in identifying solutions for complex problems.
Motivated self-starter who is has a track record of taking ownership of information security challenges and driving them to resolution.
Proven ability to work within our client's matrix to influence and drive results.
Established cross functional personal network within CIS, our client's Technology, and our client's Business.
Understanding of CIS's service catalog, tools, capabilities, and strategic roadmap and priorities.
Experience with AWS, IAM, SAP, WMS, and our client's ITGCs highly beneficial.
CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SANS or related certifications strongly preferred but equivalent knowledge will be considered.
Ability to work on site full time is required.

Business Intelligence Analyst and Report Writer

VanderHouwen is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst and Report Writer to develop a suite of reports for leadership and other end users. Requirements include specifications gathering from internal Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders to develop reporting requirements.

This role requires the ability to work independently to develop required reports from available data sets. The selected candidate must have the experience needed to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in result data sets and document logic used in report generation to enable use / modification by others.



Business Intelligence Analyst and Report Writer Qualifications

Hands-on experience in Cognos 8 or 10 or a similar tool designing reports with complex elements such as expressions, relative logic, drill-through reporting, conditional formatting/variables, bursting, dashboarding and list/chart/cross-tab reporting.

Experience with Report Studio, Cognos Workspace, Cognos Workspace Advanced or other similar tools. Strong database knowledge.

Ability to read and write SQL.

Ability to validate results back against the database.

Experience working with large data sets and query optimization. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).



 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Business Systems Analyst

Our client is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join their team in Portland, OR. This position is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the deferred compensation plan management system. You will serve as a primary interface between the business subject matter experts and system developers on projects to ensure the solution delivered meets the needs of the client.



Responsibilities of the Business Systems Analyst

Act as a Business Analyst/Database Administrator for an in-house database management system built on Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL.

Work closely with internal departments to collect, monitor, audit, maintain, and ensure the integrity of client life insurance, and benefit plan, client, and joint venture partner data.

Evaluate business processes—anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.

Routinely work with internal departments to monitor and audit and/or process changes within the system.

Proactively identify gaps/issues/risks related to the database management system and ensure system requirements are well documented throughout the software development life cycle.

Engage with stakeholders to incorporate usability and user interface upgrades in the deferred compensation plan management system.

Work with the Client Reporting Specialists to proactively resolve customer facing data issues.

Help define key business analysis methodology, processes, and tools.

Prioritize and manage requirements in order to facilitate system enhancements and solution delivery to clients.

Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce reports.

Monitor technology deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects.

Provide training on new system functionality.

Extensive work with spreadsheets, reports and PCs.



Qualifications of the Business Systems Analyst

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Technology, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in business analysis or a related field (Financial Services sector preferred).

Strong competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook—but especially Access and SQL.

Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine solutions.

Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations to various audiences.

Excellent planning, project management, organizational, and time management skills.

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Software Development Engineer

Our healthcare industry client will be hiring a C# Web UI Developer, you will be part of a team of software engineers working to develop new software products, create application-based alterations, special products and unique solutions to meet the needs of customers.

CAD Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturer of quality outdoor architectural products headquartered in downtown Portland. They are seeking an experienced CAD Manager proficient in preparing presentation renderings, fabrication and assembly drawings, managing a team of talented drafter/designers, and communicate with sales and manufacturing on details. The CAD Manager will develop means and methods for delivery of its contract documents. This includes, but is not limited to, development of CAD standards, working on and improving existing CAD execution for all phases of a project from conception to project closeout. The CAD Manager will assign appropriate resources for each project, review contract drawings against the industry, client and department standard practices for drawing quality.



The CAD department is responsible for creating and designing new and existing structures using AutoCAD Inventor. This department is responsible for coordinating with the various disciplines to ensure the accuracy of the model and drawings used for final design, manufacturing, and construction documents.



Responsibilities

The selected candidate will manage a CAD design department providing engineering and architectural drawings, and models related to the design of new or existing structures. The selected candidate will also be responsible for the administration of the CAD system, files, and standards. S/he will oversee the work of the departments designer/drafters, which are preparing design documents for compliance with standards. Design and drafting include Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, and Environmental design disciplines. S/he may also review and oversee staff review of designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms for the same types of facilities.



Qualifications

Associate degree required.

Over ten years of relevant work experience in CAD management, delivering engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor products.

Experienced in the planning, layout, and details for the preparation of contract drawings.

Strong managerial expertise and commitment to mentoring.

Experience in developing, implementing and overseeing BIM standards and BIM execution plan.

Deep understanding of CAD file management structures.

Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor.

Extensive knowledge of 3D products, such as Inventor, is required to perform work, as well as other types of engineering software introduced in the industry.

Ability to effectively develop and discuss CAD standards and compliance with staff including recognizing capabilities and needs of staff.

Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.

Demonstrates personal initiative, diligence, responsibility, leadership and flexibility.

Ten years minimum of Architectural Engineering Construction (AEC) Industry experience.



 

CFO

Our multi-family financial services client is looking for an experienced and highly motivated CFO to manage the personal accounting and finance functions, as well as advanced tax and estate planning for their high profile clients. This role is customer facing and will interact directly with clients and their families. This is a great remote opportunity for a highly organized and hands-on go-getter to contribute to company innovation and improvement, while working with the Client Relationship Manager in a highly collaborative and family-like organization. 



Responsibilities of the CFO

Oversee multiple family accounting, HR, and payroll processing functions.

Lead bill pay and bank accounting process.

Serve as client representative with private bankers, vendors, and contractors.

Establish and assign new clients.

Manage accounting and payroll records and documentation.

Establish, track, and manage client credit card and banking accounts, including major purchases, investments, and donations.

Manage credit card fraud incidents.

Oversee payment processing and wire transfers.

Respond to client accounting and payroll inquiries.

Review client bills and payments.

Approve vendor invoices and payments.

Ensure client vendor, contractor, payroll, HR, and tax compliance.

Cash and credit management.

Set up new client HR systems, manuals, policies, and processes.

Serve as point person for client HR matters.

Manage client onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes. 

Maintain client personnel files.

Oversee workers compensation.

Manage client benefits administration and plan changes.

Lead client benefits open enrollment.

Financial statements and reporting.

Payroll reporting, audits, and documentation.

Benefits compliance reporting.

Manage bank account  and payroll reconciliations process.

Oversee client tax planning, schedules and calendars.

Manage client payroll processing.

Train clients on payroll matters as needed.

Continuous development and implementation of process improvements.

Ad hoc reporting as requested.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.



CFO Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

15+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a family-like setting.

Trust and estate experience required.

Tax experience preferred.

Strong familiarity with the back office, bill pay, bookkeeping, operations and HR administration issues facing high net worth individuals.

Familiarity with the accounting and back office issues facing venture funds and traditional operating companies a plus.

Must understand that history, culture and family preferences are an important part of a family run organization.

MS Office Suite experience, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

ERP systems knowledge with strong QuickBooks experience; Bill.com and payroll software experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can work independently and as part of a team.

Chemical Engineering Facilities Manager

Our client is a supplier of ultra-high purity semiconductor process chemicals located in Portland, is seeking an Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for designing, fabricating, and the installation of equipment and/or integrated systems for handling and dispensing ultra-high purity chemicals. In addition to developing new chemical processes, this person will be involved in modifying and/or retiring existing processes and systems and developing, planning, and managing small to medium size capital projects.

Chemical Engineering Facilities Manager Responsibilities

Works individually and with others to direct, coordinate, and exercise the planning and systems integration for: documenting all work activities, process safety, maintenance, ethical operation of plant facilities and equipment, the development, analysis, and review of equipment designs, specifications, and performance requirements with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices, and provides technical support.

Helps to determine the feasibility and cost(s) of developing new and or modifying existing equipment, systems, and facilities, estimating short-term capital requirements, on-going operational costs, space availability, time limitations, production planning, and other technical and economic factors.

Provides technical information and solutions regarding manufacturing and processing techniques, material properties and selection, and assessing process advantages.

Researches, evaluates, and specifies electrical and mechanical components and control systems used in new processes or expanding and or modifying existing ones. As directed, the Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Manager coordinates, audits, and oversees equipment fabricators and onsite contractors; along with outside engineering services as necessary.

Responsible for production systems engineering, including layout and design, as well as overseeing the development of drawings, and schematics.

Compiles and analyzes research data to establish performance standards for new designs or for modifying existing equipment, systems, or products.

Supervises Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and assists in supervising on-site contractors and other maintenance staff.

Chemical Engineering Facilities Manager Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in an engineering, chemical engineering or technical discipline.

At least three years of progressively responsible involvement with equipment/systems design, product evaluation and testing, vendor relations and supervision, equipment fabrication, quality assurance, control systems integration, and process start-ups.

Experience with facility maintenance planning and scheduling is preferred.

Two or more years of experience in the high purity chemical and/or semiconductor industries is also preferred.

Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. An ideal candidate will have additional skills including proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Solid Works, SketchUp, etc.).

Must have the mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to disassemble and reassemble mechanical devices and equipment of all sizes and assess conditions and potential for failure(s).

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and effectively work in a constantly changing environment. Must be able to work independently with limited guidance or supervision toward established goals and objectives.

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Civil Engineer

Our client has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer in our Bend, Oregon office. You will work closely with our senior project managers and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of public works and private site development project. Our client offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. 

If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization that is poised for growth, then you’ll want to consider them. 



Qualifications of the Civil Engineer

5+ years of design experience 

BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required) 

Oregon Civil Engineer’s license (ability to obtain within 6 months required) 

Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented 

Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D 

Effective written and oral communication 

Ability to work quickly, manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and establish priorities 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships 

Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines 

Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills 

Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 



Responsibilities of the Civil Engineer

The focus of this full-time position is to lead the design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, or public works projects. 

Perform AutoCAD design and drafting requirements in support of civil engineering design process 

Coordinate with other in-house disciplines, as well as outside subconsultants. 

Work with engineering staff to develop plans, specifications, and reports and stamp final documents 

Provide thorough on-going QA/QC review of deliverables.

Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintain good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.

Conduct and coordinate periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and work progress 

Prepare and manage project correspondence and documentation.

Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. 

Develop cost estimates. 

Network with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network 

Maintain relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.



 

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Civil Engineer

Our client has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer in Tualatin, OR. You will work closely with our senior project managers and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of public works and private site development project. Our client offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. 

If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization that is poised for growth, then you’ll want to consider them. 



Qualifications of the Civil Engineer

5+ years of design experience 

BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required) 

Oregon Civil Engineer’s license (ability to obtain within 6 months required) 

Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented 

Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D 

Effective written and oral communication 

Ability to work quickly, manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and establish priorities 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships 

Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines 

Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills 

Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 



Responsibilities of the Civil Engineer

The focus of this full-time position is to lead the design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, or public works projects. 

Perform AutoCAD design and drafting requirements in support of civil engineering design process 

Coordinate with other in-house disciplines, as well as outside subconsultants. 

Work with engineering staff to develop plans, specifications, and reports and stamp final documents 

Provide thorough on-going QA/QC review of deliverables.

Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintain good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.

Conduct and coordinate periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and work progress 

Prepare and manage project correspondence and documentation.

Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. 

Develop cost estimates. 

Network with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network 

Maintain relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.



 

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

Cloud Administrator

Our client is looking for a Cloud Administrator to join their team in Portland, OR.

Qualifications of the Cloud Administrator

Windows Server 2012 R2 support/administration.

Support Experience.

Microsoft RDS Stack.

Experience with Virtualization.

Active Directory.

Construction Project Manager

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager with construction industry experience for their Beaverton, Oregon office.



Responsibilities

Client & Architect Management - Manages client and architect relations.

Project Preconstruction - Leads preconstruction services ensuring accurate project estimates and bids are provided.

Contract Management & Administration, Risk Administration - Manages the risk of each project by ensuring compliance with the prime contract, subcontracts and supply agreements. Verifies owner's ability to pay and monitors subcontractors' financial capacity.

Financial Management - Manages all financial aspects of the project including establishing and monitoring the budget and ensuring positive cash flow on the project.

Project Performance - Responsible for overall project performance including: budget, quality, schedule, safety, team management, closeout & warranty.

People Development/Team Relations - Serves as the team leader for projects, effectively utilizing various skills sets and providing coaching and feedback to team members.



Qualifications

You have a two or four-year degree in construction management, engineering, building sciences or equivalent experience.

You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry (required).

You have 2+ years of project management experience industrial or commercial construction projects, a background in the construction trades, and a solid technical knowledge of wood frame and concrete structures.

You possess a thorough working knowledge of wood frame and commercial construction as related to all disciplines and phases of construction.

You have the ability to manage a wide range of small and large construction projects.

You have a proven record of accomplishment in all phases of construction project management, including estimating, documentation, owner/architect relations, cost monitoring, problem solving and project wrap-up.

You are efficient, organized, capable of effective multi-tasking and a positive-minded team player.

You possess business management acumen and strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Working knowledge of computer programs including: Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, & project management systems.

 

About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Contact Center Agent

Our client is seeking a Contact Center Agent to join their dynamic team in Beaverton, OR. As a Contact Center Lead for our client's Consumer Services department you will act as a direct liaison between internal and external business partners to analyze and help resolve escalated or complex consumer related issues with the end goal being a win-win resolution.

Contact Center Agent Responsibilities:

Respond efficiently, accurately, and professionally to a variety of consumer transactions/inquiries through verbal (telephone), written, and electronic communication, acting as a consumer advocate while protecting and promoting our client's integrity and sound business practices.

Primary supervisor on the main floor, and a call handling resource for consumer contacts.

Communicate effectively, apply judgment, decision making, and knowledge of job and business to teammates and other internal contacts.

Be an expert resource in training/coaching on all systems.

Share best practices and serve as a mentor to team members to support training and development of individuals.

Continuously seek to reduce the overall turn time for issue resolution to ensure a premium experience for consumers.

Assist in providing employee performance feedback/response call coaching to team and management.

Training will be provided in other areas of the department to provide cross-functional support as required.

Responsible for proper utilization of phone and computer systems and following established department policy and procedures.

Liaison between business unit/brand and the consumer services team, seeking out relevant information to bring back to the team.

Proactively provide relevant information to teammates to enhance customer service.

Responsible for monitoring workload volumes and working with teammates and management to ensure timely resolution.

Partner with management, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and IT to continually seek business process improvements through the use of technology, new procedures and criteria review to communicate, recommend, and implement solutions.

Complete special projects as needed.

Contact Center Agent Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.

2 years' related work experience in lieu of a degree.

Minimum 3 years' experience in Customer Service, Retail and/or Sales, including 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.

Strong Customer Service skills are critical, including experience with escalated customer service issues.

Experience providing Customer Service via multiple methods (phone, e-mail, live chat, face-to-face, postal mail, etc.) desired.

Strong problem solving/resolution skills.

Superior decision-making skills, including the ability to quickly understand and analyze new information and situations.

Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently within a diverse team environment.

Effective oral communication skills and extensive written communication skills.

Experience with Right Now web tool a plus.

Retail and/or e-commerce experience preferred.

 

Pay Rate: $16-$17/hour W2

 

Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.



About VanderHouwen 

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career. 

Controller

Our multi-family financial services client is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Controller to manage the personal accounting and finance functions, as well as advanced tax and estate planning for their high profile clients. The role is customer facing and may interact directly with clients and their families. This is a great remote opportunity for a highly organized and hands-on go-getter to contribute to company innovation and improvement, while working with the Client Relationship Manager and CFO in a highly collaborative and family-like organization. 



Responsibilities of the Controller

Oversee multiple family accounting, HR, and payroll processing functions.

Lead bill pay and bank accounting process.

Serve as client representative with private bankers, vendors, and contractors.

Establish and assign new clients.

Manage accounting and payroll records and documentation.

Establish, track, and manage client credit card and banking accounts, including major purchases, investments, and donations.

Manage credit card fraud incidents.

Oversee payment processing and wire transfers.

Respond to client accounting and payroll inquiries.

Review client bills and payments.

Approve vendor invoices and payments.

Ensure client vendor, contractor, payroll, HR, and tax compliance.

Cash and credit management.

Set up new client HR systems, manuals, policies, and processes.

Serve as point person for client HR matters.

Manage client onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes. 

Maintain client personnel files.

Oversee workers compensation.

Manage client benefits administration and plan changes.

Lead client benefits open enrollment.

Financial statements and reporting.

Payroll reporting, audits, and documentation.

Benefits compliance reporting.

Manage bank account  and payroll reconciliations process.

Oversee client tax planning, schedules and calendars.

Manage client payroll processing.

Train clients on payroll matters as needed.

Continuous development and implementation of process improvements.

Ad hoc reporting as requested.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.



Controller Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

15+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a family-like setting.

Trust and estate experience required.

Tax experience preferred.

Strong familiarity with the back office, bill pay, bookkeeping, operations and HR administration issues facing high net worth individuals.

Familiarity with the accounting and back office issues facing venture funds and traditional operating companies a plus.

Must understand that history, culture and family preferences are an important part of a family run organization.

MS Office Suite experience, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

ERP systems knowledge with strong QuickBooks experience; Bill.com and payroll software experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can work independently and as part of a team.

CRM Solution Engineer

Are you someone who can speak tech and business with equal ease to your customers? A desire to come out of the bleachers and into the game for critical and visible responsibilities? This role is an IT Pro who can capture and deploy solutions to drive business value. You are a strategic business partner capable of business breadth and technical depth to address customer challenges while solving application issues. You bring business intelligence along with technical platform expertise. Sound fun?

CRM Solution Engineer Responsibilities

Provide world-class service and support to our internal customers, ensuring their needs are captured, reviewed and implemented relative to the Dynamics CRM solution, acting as their liaison to the IT&S team.

Provide overall technical expertise and perform full lifecycle application updates in on-premises Dynamics CRM, including configuration, coding, unit testing, integrations walk-through, debugging and deployments utilizing Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2017.

Identify, recommend and implement CRM system changes, whether configuration or customization, to improve/support the business process as well as optimize user experience.

Demonstrate strong requirements gathering skills by working directly with our internal customers to perform gap- analyses and document functional and technical specifications for CRM enhancements as well as integrations with other business applications.

Drive the effective transition of requirements to successful solution delivery by ensuring a clear and complete understanding of the requirements and providing accurate work estimates that improve sequencing and prioritization of work.

Test modifications for validity of results, accuracy, reliability and conformance to established standards through conducting unit testing and participating in system and user acceptance testing.

Oversee the effective support of the Dynamics CRM application to include proactive engagement in the remediation of software issues such as COTS code defects, configuration issues, custom code quality, and security issues across the integrated business systems. This will include working with Microsoft support services.

Perform application administration responsibilities including upgrades, performance monitoring.

Develop reports and dashboards within CRM application based on user requirements.

Mentor other team members such as developers, system administrators and business analysts to expand the Dynamics CRM functional and technical knowledge and expertise within the team.

Some evening and weekend work hours required to accommodate resolution of system outages and scheduled maintenance (system patches, security patches, upgrades, testing, implementation of new services, etc.).

Support Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

CRM Solution Engineer Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience. Additional years of experience required for Level 3.

Extensive experience developing in on-premise Microsoft Dynamics CRM including writing Microsoft Dynamics CRM plug-ins, integrations/web services, code extensions, custom workflows.

Experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016/365 data structures and tools such as SDK Scribe, Outlook Plug- In.

Experience with JavaScript, C#, HTML, CSS and SQL Server including scripting and form creation.

Experience with CRM Web API, REST/OData and SOAP endpoints.

Experience with upgrading Microsoft Dynamics CRM with enterprise-wide implementations that contain customization work.

Excellent communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to be effective on multiple projects simultaneously amid shifting priorities.

ITIL Foundations certified or must successfully complete within 90 days of hire date.

Experience with integrations to SaaS-based applications and/or e-Commerce applications is a plus.

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***



Curriculum Developer

Our client is looking for a Curriculum Developer to join their team in Hillsboro, OR.

Curriculum Developer Responsibilities

Lead, maintain and enhance an existing program (RunningSTART) that provides all new employees, globally, with a consistent first day experience. In addition, partner with the manager development team to ensure consistency in Manager Onboarding.

Refresh digital onboarding site experience and align with partners in other COEs and business units to ensure a simple and relevant user experience.

Continue work-in-progress to embed our reimagined Maxims, encompassing JDI nominations and JDI Winners Experience.

Partner with Comms to ensure smooth integration and to co-create learning experiences for all employees.

Lead, maintain and enhance the existing partnerships with external vendors who provide key learning tools and experiences to all employees, for example: LinkedIn learning and English Language vendor.

Curriculum Developer Qualifications

Subject matter expertise in:

Multi-platform instructional design.

Adult learning theory.

Career Development practices.

Learner-centered design methodology, like design thinking.

Demonstrated success in/with:

End-to-end design, implementation and support of enterprise-wide employee programs.

Updating and enhancing existing programs with measurable, positive results.

Understanding and serving the unique needs of diverse consumer groups.

Quickly building collaborative partnerships with others.

Managing multiple, sometimes overlapping, workstreams, deliverables and timelines.

Completing a vendor selection process.

Working with external vendors.

Able and willing to:

Work both independently and with a team.

Seek and apply feedback from diverse sources to improve personal performance and project results.

Give feedback to improve performance of others and project results.

Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while taking steps to ensure you get the rest and recovery needed to perform at your best.

Be resilient, resourceful and proactive during shifts in timelines, objectives and partners.

 

Customer Supply Chain Team Lead, Sustaining

Our client is seeking a Customer Supply Chain Team Lead, sustaining to join their team. This role will lead the West coast sustaining field operations team; make the best possible planning for materials, drive for correct and up-to-date inventory. Build up relationship with internal stakeholders and external customer, meet/ align on internal stakeholders and external customers' expectations. 

Responsibilities of the Customer Supply Chain Team Lead, Sustaining

Inventory management: Own the US KPI dashboard for US West region and ensure the right materials are in the right conditions in stock:

Materials are consumed in the customer Fab or returned to stock against norm.

Make sure IRR's are solved in a timely manner.

Returns are processed within the agreed numbers of days.

Scrap process is properly executed.

3PL warehouse management in regard to cost and executional performance.

Escalations / Process Control:  Respond to and process incoming emergency parts orders from various US locals. Enter and execute administrative controls in the SAP system and daily trackers. Communicate directly with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure that their needs are understood, communicated and fulfilled. Monitor and follow up with daily escalations through technical support. Process sales orders via OMD as required

Planning and Field Support:  Main contact for the local CS Service organization. Assist in the replenishment and allocation of materials throughout the US. Analyze and review usage of local service and sales materials based on historical data and/or projected requirements. Optimize spare part and tool planning mechanism in the US, completing analysis on all platforms. Monitor critical materials and ensure effective coverage. Manage routine and major upgrades for the local field office in conjunction with VHV SCM, CS and 3PL supplier in regard to delivery schedules and planning.  Provide back up support for all US Field location offices.

Performance Management

Ensure external and internal (e.g. DTWP, fill rate) commits/targets are met; NAV's are analyzed for root causes and corrective actions. Secure relevant performance reporting to stakeholders. Align with local CS and Account Team on total demand plan (Service, FCO's, Install, UF) and matching supply plan on different planning horizons (short-medium-long); includes specifics on NPI's, such as definition and release status.  Improve cooperation between local and central logistics covering volume and NPI's.

Customer Intimacy

Be the first point of contact for the customer. Improve customer intimacy within the local organization. Understand CS local operations and work in conjunction to improve. Meet with and provide complex reports to the external customer.

Leadership – People and Development

Ensure the right capacity of your team in time to execute all activities over time, also manage the on-call shifts during the evenings and weekends and staff the US pager Service. Onboard all new future hired Site Leads for your team. Ensure timely daily presence and correct communication regarding absence (e.g. sickness, holiday). All timecards should be in SAP on time and in full. Manage and steer all Site Leads to own their development by timely do their DAP & PPM and supporting them in driving their own capabilities. Lead by example and coach/train the team on the job and set-up way of working within the team.

Drive the US site leads skill matrix to improve the capabilities for all site leads in your team.

Qualifications of the Customer Supply Chain Team Lead, Sustaining

5-10 years of relevant field experience in a complex customer oriented (logistics) environment. (minimum Bachelor degree in Business Engineering or Supply Chain, preferable master degree).

Knowledge of business complexity, supply chain and/or relevant industry.

Analytical and able to organize and prioritize workload (should be in personal skills).

Experience in defining and implementing of new processes across the supply chain against agreed costs, proven record on (continuous) improvement-projects.

Know how about Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).

Leadership skills, drive for results, ability to perform under high pressure and timelines.

Excellent social and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Service minded and customer dedicated.

Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Result oriented Team player with a convincing pro-active attitude, "can do" mentality, flexible and highly committed.

Advanced competencies in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Remain flexible in providing after hours support, as needed.

Data Analytics Manager

Our client is searching for a Data Analytics Manager to join our team of analytics experts and manage the processes and people responsible for accurate data collection, processing, modeling and analysis. This position reports to and will partner with the CEO to drive the company’s profitably by refining the business’s Data Strategy. The ideal candidate has a knack for seeing solutions in sprawling data sets and the business acumen to convert insights into strategic opportunities. The Data Analytics Manager will work closely with leaders across the company to support high-quality, data-driven decisions. They will use advance data modeling, predictive modeling and analytical techniques to interpret key finds from company data and leverage these insights into initiatives that will support business outcomes. The right person for the job will apply their exhaustive knowledge of data analysis to solving real-world problems faced by our company and finding opportunities for improvement across multiple projects, teams and business units.

Data Analytics Manager Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.

Build develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that support key business decisions.

Design and build technical processes to address business issues.

Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.

Recruit, train, develop and supervise analyst-level employees.

Ensure accuracy of data and deliverables of reporting employees with comprehensive policies and processes.

Manage and optimize process data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modeling, visualization and communication of deliverables.

Examine, interpret and report results of analytics initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, engineering, accounting and finance.

Oversee the data/report request process; tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc.

Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards, organizational expectations, and regulatory requirements. 

Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within your department and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.

Organize and drive successful completion of data insight initiatives through effective management of analyst and champion collaboration with stakeholders. 

Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholder within and outside of the company.

Data Analytics Manager Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics) 

At least 5 Years of experience in a position monitoring, managing, manipulating and drawing insights from data.

At least 3 years of experience leading a team.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience working for in eCommerce especially with intimate knowledge of the AWS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required.

Working knowledge of data mining principals; predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple systems including cloud-based data sources.

Strong SQL skills, ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries.

Understand of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques; hypothesis development, designing tests/experiment, analyzing data, drawing conclusions and developing actionable recommendations for business units.

Experience and knowledge of statistical modeling techniques.

Experience working with and creating databases and dashboards using all relevant data to inform decisions.

Experience using analytics techniques to contribute to company growth efforts, increasing revenue and other key business outcomes.

Strong problem critical thinking/problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities. 

Ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously while ensuring consistent productivity and completion of initiatives.

Experience managing technical staff performance; including MBOs, performance reviews, training and development.

Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proven experience as a change leader providing strategic research, recommendations, and implementations.

Strong ability to interact, communicate, present and influence within multiple levels of the organization.

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload

A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.

 

Data and Analytics Product Owner

Our client is building a new Data and Analytics Product Team and is looking for a Product Owner that is eager to have significant influence over the future of Data and Analytics within the organization. We desire to get greater value out of the data we have available today through improving data accessibility and data literacy. From there we want to grow from strictly using data descriptively to using it predictively and eventually prescriptively. As a member of the IT Department, this role will focus on enabling and empowering report writers within the business units to more advanced insights.

Looking for someone that fits the following profile:

Understands the emerging trends and technologies in data and analytics, business intelligence and data visualization

Has contributed to, collaborated on and/or lead the design of a data and analytics strategy, including: team building, process design, technical architecture, etc.

Is interested not only in data and statistics but is obsessive about driving business insights, strategic value and disruptive observations from the data.

Is passionate about and has a vision for seeing data literacy within an organization improve, including increasing self-service data insights and the decentralization of reporting.

Data and Analytics Product Owner Responsibilities

Meet with Stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand, and in some cases, help build, a vision for data and analytics and then develop a product roadmap around that.

Lead Stakeholders in prioritization exercises to ensure the roadmap is delivering the greatest value.

Maintain the backlog for new data sets and changes to existing data sets.

Work with stakeholders to define and document requirements for reports and dashboards.

Provide timely execution and delivery of commitments in an agile development environment.

Data and Analytics Product Owner Qualifications

1+ years’ experience as a Product Owner on an agile team.

3+ years as a business analyst and/or business systems analyst.

1+ years building and maintaining dashboards and reports.

1+ years of using visualization tools, such as Microsoft Power BI (including desktop and the Power BI Gateway).

Experience with beginner/intermediate level SQL programming.

Ability to take open-ended or high-level guidance, independently make discoveries and then deliver the findings to a non-technical audience.

Experience working with a hybrid team of analysts, engineers, and developers to build and deploy complex, but easy-to-use systems.

Preference for a dynamic, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Strong organizational, communication and documentation skills.

Experience leading effective meetings with a variety of stakeholders, up to and including executive team members.

Developed problem solving and decision-making skills.

Commitment to continual process improvement.

Desired:

Experience leveraging publicly available data sets and/or big data.

Experience in one or more scripting languages such as R or Python.

Experience using git, VSTF, or other version control technologies.

Experience with Cortana Intelligence Suite.