Management and Consulting
LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING FIELD:
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Eagle Administrative Servies
Position: Executive Director
Eagle Administrative Services is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.
The Executive Director will manage all aspects of the Golf Club and Conference Center including its activities and the relationships between the facility, its patrons, employees, community, government and industry. The Executive Director will ensure the highest standards of quality for conference, golf and food & beverage services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Overseeing golf course and conference center operations;
• Directing the work of all Department Managers;
• Developing and coordinating the long range and annual business plans;
• Developing, administering, and coordinating operating policies and procedures;
• Securing and protecting assets, including financial, facilities and equipment;
• Implementing and monitoring the budget, quality of products and services; and
• Ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality management, administration and organization, a bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of directly related work experience, with a minimum of three years experience in a managerial or leadership role. Managerial experience in conference center, food and beverage, and golf course operations is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with background, experience and scope of responsibility; industry market competitive.
Review of candidates’ credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please forward a cover letter with salary history/expectations, a detailed resume outlining qualifications and related work experience, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Eagle Administrative Services
P.O Box 973022
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Eagle Administrative Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Michigan University providing management services for Eagle Crest Golf Club and Eagle Crest Conference Center, University-owned assets that along with an adjacent privately owned hotel, comprise the Eagle Crest Resort. Eagle Crest is considered to be “The Resort of Southeast Michigan.” Conveniently located just minutes from Detroit Metro Airport and the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti areas, this unique property is the perfect location for overnight stays, corporate conferences, weddings, executive meetings, charity galas and golf outings. For more information regarding Eagle Crest Resort visit: www.eaglecrestresort.com.
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Position: Lead Business Analyst/ PM
GDI InfoTech, Inc. has immediate opening for a Lead Business Analyst/ PM with our client based in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a 2-3 Months contract opportunity.
Position Title: Lead Business Analyst/ PM
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Duration: 2-3 Months
Rate: Open
Description:
• Strong project management and business analysis skills
• Good knowledge of Archiving, Document Management solutions and familiarity with associated tools(preferred)
• Experience creating RFP and defining check points and criteria’s for vendor selections
• Experience working with vendors and vendor selections
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
If you or any of your contacts are a fit for the requirement and are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please email me your resume in word format, your availability and salary/ rate requirements, a number to reach you and a convenient time to call
Please visit our website http://www.gdii.com for more information about GDI InfoTech.
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Position: Executive Director
Description:
The Executive Director is responsible for the oversight and management of the organization. From an internal perspective, the director sets the tone for the organization through hiring, training, and mentoring staff; through integral involvement in developing programs and monitoring their progress and status; through management of the organization’s budget; and through working closely with the board of directors and it’s committees to plan and execute developmental projects/strategies and organizational policies that sustain the viability of Washtenaw Literacy. From an external perspective, the Director is the principal outward face of the organization through outreach, fundraising, collaboration and building creative partnerships with other agencies, individuals, companies, and government.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure communication flow within the organization, with the board of directors, and between volunteers, clients, and members of the community.
• Manage staff: hire, train, mentor, review, and provide development opportunities.
• Maintain a productive relationship with the board of directors: recruit new board members, attend and report out at board meetings, plan and execute strategic and operating plans, participate on committees to raise funds, increase community awareness, develop and/or maintain relationships that further the stability and growth of Washtenaw Literacy.
• Establish and maintain relationships within the community, other non-profits, businesses, and governmental agencies.
• Direct and participate in the overall fundraising for the organization including preparing grant proposals, identification of partnerships that lead to funding, collaboration, and recognition that enhance adult literacy.
• Identify and act as the principal for public speaking engagements.
• Work with programming staff and volunteers to develop program enhancements and identify new opportunities.
• Continually evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness and report to the board.
• Manage program designs and update as necessary.
• Manage internal systems using best practice methodology.
• Other duties as required.
Requirements:
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Proven financial skills to build and maintain a budget.
• Creative and unconventional thinking in problem solving.
• Ability to take direction.
• Management skills that recognize strengths and build upon them.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and provide follow-up.
• Ability to multi-task.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required. (Masters preferred.)
• 5 years management and organizational development experience.
• 3-5 years fundraising experience.
• Managed budgets in excess of $250,000.
• Experience in adult literacy or adult education (highly preferred.)
• Computer literate. Use of technology for communication, research, reporting, and education.
• Knowledge of Washtenaw County and contacts within the community (highly preferred.)
Candidates should submit their resumes by November 10 to:
WLSearch@wildernessbooks.org or
Washtenaw Literacy Search Committee
6975 Hashley Rd.
Manchester MI 48158
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Exercise Your Brain!
Are you smart, energetic and ready to flex your creative muscles? Do you enjoy tackling a variety of activities and achieving desired results? Does the tempo of a fast-paced agency give you a jolt? Does teamwork help get your creative juices flowing? At FOURSIGHT Creative Group, we believe in giving your brain a good workout.
FOURSIGHT Creative Group, located in Plymouth, MI develops innovative marketing campaigns with a solid team of communications specialists and design experts. We serve clients in a variety of industries throughout the region. Our growing agency seeks candidates that will demonstrate the ability to go the distance.
Production Coordinator
Responsibilities include developing and executing detailed production schedules, internal and external client resource planning and follow-through and interacting as an integral hub between our creative, account management and business development staff. Requirements include:
• 3-7 years of experience in marketing account management, demonstrated client management skills
• Service-creative environment experience preferred
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree, marketing, communications or related field of study
• Strong technical skills, utilizing MS Word/Excel
Account Manager
As our primary client interface, responsibilities include directing and managing client relationships and projects; developing and delivering proposals for business development; and assess all client projects before release. You have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills as a critical part of our team. Requirements include:
• 5+ years of experience in marketing account management, demonstrated client management skills
• Service-creative environment experience preferred
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree, marketing, communications or related field of study
• Strong technical skills, utilizing MS Word/Excel
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as a bonus plan based on our track record of success.
Respond with cover letter & resume, including position desired & salary requirements to: jobs@foursightcreative.com
To see a portfolio sampling of our work, visit us at www.foursightcreative.com.
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Global Recruiters of Ann Arbor Search Consultant/Recruiter Posting:
GRN of Ann Arbor is an independently owned franchise. We are part of the second largest and fastest growing national franchise network, growing 34% last year. The GRN network offers management, technical, professional and executive search services to the corporate community.
GRN of Ann Arbor has consistently ranked in the top 10 of the165 network offices. We continue to invest in our future growth and hire people who will help us build a culture that is based on respect for people, accountability and high performance.
If you have sales experience, highly motivated, competitive and interested in a career in sales/recruiting, we would like to present our opportunity to you.
We offer:
• a balanced life-style (no weekends or travel required)
• unlimited earning potential
• health care
• a professional and upbeat office environment
• comprehensive training
• advanced recruiting tools and technology
• the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives
If you are interested in further information, please email a Word document resume to shenriksen@grnannarbor.com or call 734.761.2505.
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Zingerman’s is hiring a Service Steward, Management level position!
Zingerman’s has become an Ann Arbor institution. In the last 26 years, we have created what we call the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses (known as the ZCoB) —a collection of Zingerman’s businesses, each with its own food specialty, all located in the Ann Arbor area, each working to help make the shopping and eating in every aspect of Zingerman’s more flavorful and more enjoyable than ever with service that is second to none.
The Service Steward position is a management level position and acts as focal point for service in the ZCoB and supports every level from the front line staff to the partners and managers in delivering radically better service to our customers. If SERVICE is your passion, you will be able to --- Teach it! Help define it! Definitely Live it! Learn how to measure it! And, Rev up service related reward systems!
Success Patterns for our new Service Steward:
• Has successfully held a service-oriented management position in an organization known for great service for at least two years.
• Demonstrated personal service ethic; highly respected by coworkers as a servant leader.
• Has had a minimum of 3 years of being a service provider in some element of the food industry.
• Has had a minimum of 3 years teaching/training experience within a business setting.
Performance Expectations:
• Works with managing partners of Zingerman’s to teach and help develop service leadership throughout the ZCoB.
• Supports the ZCoB by taking a leadership role in teaching, developing “organizational recipes” for great service at a ZCoB-wide level, looking across departments, businesses, etc. to guide us in maximizing our effectiveness, identifying our opportunities, and building on strengths.
• Teaches, maintains, and updates our already wide range of existing service classes
• Develops and then put into use additional training materials on service.
• Supports the development of other service trainers including training and certifying new service class instructors
• Advocates for service improvement throughout the ZCoB
• Models Zingerman’s 3 Steps to Great Service and 5 Steps to Handling Complaints in all interactions (wholesale, online, in person, restaurant, consulting and retail), staff and the community).
• Stewards the effort in completing the annual plan and additional quarterly projects for service work
• And, much, much more!
Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, LTD/STD, 401K and discounts.
Interested? Please mail your resume with cover letter to:
Human Resources Zingerman’s Service Network
3756 Plaza Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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OBJECTIVES:
The Product Manager is a direct report to the Vice President, ProQuest Publishing. This individual directs the research, analysis, evaluation and development of ProQuest products for the corporate market.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage product ideas from conceptualization, through market verification, business plan development and release per the new product development process.
• Initiate new product ideas and submit concept documents to the Publishing Approval Team
• Lead sales, marketing, production, publisher relations and finance teams in creating viable business cases for new products
• Justify and present business cases for new products to the Publishing Approval Team
• Develop product narrative requirements for all new and sustaining products
• Accountable for the delivery of all product requirements for all products for which they have responsibility
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new content distribution rights with key institutions, publications, and libraries to enhance the value of ProQuest products. This work will be coordinated with Publisher Relations.
• Work with sales and marketing managers to define sales opportunities within the Library markets. Support sales effort directly with customer sales calls.
• Work with marketing managers to create supporting collateral material, including competitive analysis and customer feedback.
• Evaluate existing product lines to ensure they are properly configured and optimized for all appropriate markets. Maintain and enhance their overall profitability.
• Create detailed publishing plans that support stated annual revenue targets.
• Understand basic financials such as product P&L’s; ROI; ROS; and manage products within budget to achieve stated goals.
• Provide training and support to sales personnel and distributors regarding product attributes, and competitive positioning.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
• 5 or more years experience in electronic publishing
• Content knowledge in technology, computing, and similar fields.
• Experience with product integrations.
• Experience with defining new product opportunities.
• Experience in the information and/or library industries.
• Experience in the marketing and/or product management experience.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic, fast paces environment.
• Must be able to translate customer requirements into detailed specifications for product creation activities.
• Must have a general understanding of content use within the library setting
• Understanding of web technologies
• Proficiency in online searching, reference and information access tools.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, sales, marketing and customers.
• Must be an independent, self motivated individual capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Travel estimated to be approximately 20%.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Production Manager at ProQuest LLC
This position is responsible for capturing user needs and defining requirements for the interface, capabilities, features and performance for a major new online search application. The individual will define the user experience for this service which will support students, librarians and faculty members in conducting scholarly research.
This position helps define the product road map, creates concepts and use cases for new services and features to support end-user and library customer needs and meet business objectives. The individual develops detailed requirements, provides direction to a cross-functional technical team, and coordinates with various organization to enable product development through market launch. This position will work closely with software developers, content operations, sales and marketing as well as senior management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research customer and end-user needs and identify related opportunities
• Create detailed use cases, product requirements, and functional specification from a user interface/user interaction perspective
• Participate in product development team throughout development and consult closely with software development staff to convey requirements, understand and work within technical constraints, and optimize the effectiveness of design implementations
• Coordinate beta sites for a new online of products and services
• Promote product benefits, capabilities, technologies, tools and services through relationship with key customers and contacts throughout the library community
• Support marketing, sales and support through leading the development and maintenance of various technical marketing collateral including application notes, FAQs, product notes, user guides, field training presentations, online marketing content and demos
• Perform product demonstrations at trade shows, online seminars, and other events
• Develop hands-on, in-depth knowledge of competitive products and maintain technical analysis of competitive strengths and weaknesses
• Monitor user feedback as well as market and technology trends to continually identify opportunities for improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3+ years experience in product management, user experience design, publishing or marketing for an online application, content management company or a publisher/media company
• Considerable experience with online applications, search applications, or reference/information access tools
• Familiarity with web applications, search technologies and the software development process
• Ability to work in a start-up environment with a skeleton staff initially and very ambitious goals
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking cross-functional team environment while maintaining excellent working relationships with people in a wide variety of functional areas
• High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills as well as basic technical writing skills
• Bachelors degree required, preferably in a technical field, masters degree highly desirable
• Ability to travel 15%
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Position: Team Lead, Project Manager
Dynamic Edge, recently named as one of the top 50 Coolest Places to Work by Crain's Detroit Business, has an opening for an experienced project manager in our consulting department. We need someone who has both technical understand and experience and the people skills to lead a team of consultants. You should have a basic understanding of MS SQL Server, Exchange, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Routing, as well as experience leading a team, motivating people, and problem solving. Are you looking for a fun and growing company to be a part of? If so, please send your resume to hr@dynedge.com, referring to job # 2008AACC, and complete the online application by going to www.dynedge.com/hr.
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Position: Senior ERP Consultant
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in IT.
Experience in Full Life Cycle Implementation, Migration, Customization and Configuration
3+ years experience in one of the following:
People Soft HCM Technical
People Soft Financial Technical
People Soft SCM Technical
People Soft CRM Technical
People Soft EPM Financial Technical
PeopleSoft Functional Financial
Peoplesoft Application Tester
SAP Functional and Technical (All Modules)
SAP Basis Administrator
Oracle 11i - Applications DBA/Administrator
Oracle 11i Financials - Application Developer
Oracle 11i Financials - Functional
Additional Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT related field or equivalent training and work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
Candidates should be willing to travel or relocate anywhere in the USA with a short notice
Consultant must have valid work visa - the visa must be valid for at least 3 months OR Consultants must be able to join GDI within 2 months of their H-1 visa approval notice
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary based on level and value of experience
Excellent benefits, including medical insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance, 401k, with employer matching and immediate vesting, flex spending plan, holidays, vacations and more. Sponsorship of permanent residency (Green Card) for qualified candidates.
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Position: Project Manager
At GDI, Project Managers lead the business and technology component of projects including leading the software applications development/integration component. Define, execute and control projects through the development lifecycle. Document and present project management artifacts and get stakeholder buy-in. Support the growth and development of the GDI Project Management Practice through various leadership activities.
Requirements:
10+ years experience in the Information Technology field
5+ years experience as a Technical Project Manager
Proven ability to project manage large technical projects (scope, complexity and duration) in a matrix structure with a project team size averaging 15+ full time equivalents
Demonstrable leadership of complex custom software development, integration & implementations
Proven people skills with both leadership and hands-on managerial skills
Demonstrate strong presentation, facilitation and problem solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or technical managerial field is a requirement
PMP certification is a requirement
Additional Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT related field or equivalent training and work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
Candidates should be willing to travel or relocate anywhere in the USA with a short notice
Consultant must have valid work visa - the visa must be valid for at least 3 months OR Consultants must be able to join GDI within 2 months of their H-1 visa approval notice
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary based on level and value of experience
Excellent benefits, including medical insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance, 401k, with employer matching and immediate vesting, flex spending plan, holidays, vacations and more. Sponsorship of permanent residency (Green Card) for qualified candidates.
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Position: Engagement Manager
At GDI, Engagement Manager manages one or more engagements while executing an implementation plan in a manner that meets commitments, anticipates potential problems and avoids surprises. He/she will actively identify and pursue opportunities and participate in complex proposal development with the objective of closing services & solutions opportunities with existing and new customers. The Engagement Manager leads and supervises the work of an implementation team which may include onsite, offsite and offshore groups and effectively delegates to the team. He /she will lead, motivate and focus the team, manage day-to-day customer communications, and develop a close partnership with the customer on each project while understanding the customer’s business strategy & objectives. He/she will sell GDI solutions/service offerings and provide field inputs to our Solutions Division team that lead to expansion of the current service/solutions portfolio.
Requirements:
12+ years of demonstrated experience in full lifecycle systems development/implementation/integration experience with at least eight years of project leadership experience managing medium to large sized teams
Excellent technical and business writing skills, demonstrated leadership and presentation skills required. These positions demand outstanding written and spoken English language skills.
Ability to become a client’s trusted advisor
Proven motivator and team builder.
Proven credentials as a self-motivated team player, willing to work extra hours and travel as required by project /customer/marketing demands
Working knowledge of information/data integration, system development methodologies and business requirements gathering approaches with business clients
Proven experience adapting project planning and delivery approaches to specific project and client needs including agile and iterative techniques
Ability to manage, prioritize and schedule project assignments and possess the ability to be effective in a fast-paced customer-driven environment
PMP Certification and other professional certifications are highly desirable
Excellent partnering, relationship building, consensus building, and collaboration skills supported by actual recent project or work experience
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business or Engineering is required, a Masters Degree or PhD in a technical or management discipline is a plus
Additional Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT related field or equivalent training and work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
Candidates should be willing to travel or relocate anywhere in the USA with a short notice
Consultant must have valid work visa - the visa must be valid for at least 3 months OR Consultants must be able to join GDI within 2 months of their H-1 visa approval notice
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary based on level and value of experience
Excellent benefits, including medical insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance, 401k, with employer matching and immediate vesting, flex spending plan, holidays, vacations and more. Sponsorship of permanent residency (Green Card) for qualified candidates.
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Pyramid International
A rapidly growing management consulting firm, headquartered in Southeast Michigan is seeking candidates for immediate hire. Our compnay provides management consulting services to clients of various sizes and in different industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing and public sector. We help our clients build a solid business and management foundation to successfully implement their strategies.
Candidates must possess leadership qualities and ability to assume managerial and decision making roles in different client atmospheres. Successful candidates are expected to perform in all management consulting competencies including consulting process, engagement management, business development, people development, practice management, knowledge development & content sharing and industry & competency management.
Successful candidates will be hired at a level commensurate with their qualifications and expertise ranging from an analyst level to a director level. Our culture enables the professional development of all individuals throughout their career. We are looking for self motivated individuals who strive to build a prosperous career in management consulting. Our team members will be expected to creatively develop solutions to client problems and continuously exceed clients’ expectations as well as support the growth of business through business development activities.
Please send your resume to human.resources@pyramidint.com or fax it to 734.531.0819.
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University Bank
University Bank is currently seeking an experienced Teller Supervisor to join their team of professionals in Ann Arbor, MI.
Job Responsibilities:
Work closely with the branch staff
Assist the Branch Manager in the daily operations of the branch.
Handle all phases of teller operations including opening new accounts and processing deposits and payments
Promotes the bank’s services and cross-sells bank products
Job Requirements:
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
Must have 3 years experience as a lead teller
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to meet deadlines
Must have a high degree of accuracy
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Provides all full time employees with paid health insurance, $50,000 in life insurance and Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Full time employees may purchase at their own expense dependent health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance through the employer
Flexible spending accounts are also available for employees to contribute to.
401K plan that after six months of employment employees may begin contributing to.
Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to: janderson@university-bank.com
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University Bank
University Bank is currently seeking an experienced Commercial Lending Credit Analyst to join their team of professionals in Ann Arbor,MI.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for analyzing the financial statements of all commercial loan customers.
Duties include research and examining credit risks, assessing credit history and preparing loan presentation packages that are reviewed by the loan committee for approval or denial of the extension of credit.
Works very closely with the commercial loan officers.
This position reports to sales support team leaders.
Job Requirements:
Must have at least 3 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Provides all full time employees with paid health insurance, $50,000 in life insurance and Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Full time employees may purchase at their own expense dependent health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance through the employer
Flexible spending accounts are also available for employees to contribute to.
401K plan offered after six months of employment.
Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to: janderson@university-bank.com
