by Angela Copeland | Aug 17, 2014 | Job Posting
Sony Music is seeking a Director of New Technology Initiatives in Beverly Hills, CA.
The Director, New Technology Initiatives will play a key role within the Sony Music Entertainment Global Digital Business (GDB) and the external tech community by interfacing with developers, entrepreneurs, industry organizations and investors to create partnerships and help enable innovative digital music products and initiatives to come to market. Working closely with key stakeholders across Sony Music, the position will identify needs across the organization and then pair up external technologies and partnerships to launch initiatives to fulfill those needs. Additionally the position will focus on reviewing technical requirements of existing partners, participate in standards bodies such as High-Res Audio and Connected Media Experience (CME) and future groups and organizations designed to advance new technologies across the music industry. Additionally, the role will maintain a strong presence at industry events, hackathons and developer community programs to be the primary resource that bridges third party developers with all divisions inside of Sony Music. The role will be both inward and outward facing as a respected thought leader that stays ahead of the curve as it relates to new technology trends. Where applicable, the role will also lead project management of new tools and platforms that may be built internally to increase efficiency. This is a global role covering all platforms, with an initial focus on smart phone platforms.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sony Music posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 16, 2014 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeking a Director of IT in Memphis, TN.
This person will plan, organize, direct and control all efforts relative to the design, definition, development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems, applications, projects and programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 16, 2014 | Job Posting
Nike is seeking a Senior Director of Vendor Management Technology in Portland, OR.
This position is responsible for providing leadership in furthering and maintaining best practice vendor management capability and managing the technology vendor eco-system. Partners and collaborates with multi-functional global team in negotiations and represents the Company with its strategic partners, and will rely increasingly on outsourcing non-strategic elements of IT. Develops and executes operational plans that enable CIO and global Tech team to optimize the relationships and performance of 3rd party supplies/vendors. Acts as a strategic partner to: Nike Inc., Procurement, Functional Leaders, as well as all areas of Global IT and Legal to optimize IT sourcing decisions and outcomes. Leads the Technology Vendor Management team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 15, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Keeping Your Search Secret.” In it, I discuss the importance of keeping your job search a secret from your employer, and anyone else who doesn’t need to know.
Can you keep a secret? Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” Keeping private information private, especially about your job search, can be a tall order.
Getting an interview can be exciting and exhilarating, especially if it goes well. If you’ve wanted to leave your company for some time, the hope that a new job presents can leave you feeling on top of the world. And, the more interviews with one company, the surer you are you’ll get the job, right?
Some of the reasons I’ve heard for sharing this secret include, “I know this person is my friend, so it’s OK.” “My boss and I are close friends; they won’t mind.” “My company needs to know I’m looking, so they’ll be prepared if I do leave. I feel obligated.” “I want to see if my company will give me a higher salary to stay.”
To learn all of the reasons not to share, and how to keep your search a secret, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 15, 2014 | Job Posting
The City of Grapevine is seeking a Director of Economic Development in Grapevine, TX.
The Economic Development Director will plan, market and direct the business recruitment, retention, and expansion programs for the City of Grapevine. Identifying quality business prospects and creating and executing successful marketing campaigns to attract those businesses to Grapevine will be a top priority.
The Director should have proven experience in maintaining positive relationships with developers, brokers and other business professionals in order to encourage business expansion consistent with the City’s mission and vision.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the City of Grapevine posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 15, 2014 | Job Posting
Youth Villages is seeking a Strategy Project Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Strategy Project Manager will also work closely with Youth Villages’ officers and directors with a focus on supporting the organization’s growth. Based in the Youth Villages’ Memphis headquarters, s/he will support facilitation of strategic planning processes (national and state levels) and identify and analyze potential growth opportunities.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mission- and results- driven management consultant to have significant and national-scale impact on disadvantaged youth.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Youth Villages job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 14, 2014 | Job Posting
Sedgwick is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity in Memphis, TN.
This person will direct and establish best practices necessary to attract and hire the best talent. Implement and manage diversity recruiting strategies that foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. Collaborate with business operations to intentionally develop a strong positive employer brand to attract top talent and build bench strength.
Responsibilities:
- Direct strategic recruiting strategy and lead the efforts to actively seek out diverse candidates while working with other Colleague Resources functions to foster the inclusion of diverse people and thought across the organization.
- Manage sourcing strategy by establishing and maintaining a network of diverse industry contacts and resources to build an effective talent pipeline.
- Manage executive recruiting efforts.
- Responsible for the Colleague Resources aspects of Contractor Management and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Seek continuous improvement of our talent acquisition processes ensuring value added services to the business.
- Create and track talent acquisition and workforce planning metrics.
- Establish and monitor department goals to achieve objectives; ensure staff is aware and works towards achievement of these goals.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sedgewick posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 14, 2014 | Job Posting
Kraft Foods is seeking a Customer Retail Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Customer Retail Manager (CRM) will be responsible for driving the selling efforts to the customer as a member of the Retail Team. This position will represent the company to the customers Sales Division Management field team and will have Oscar Mayer products to represent. The CRM will pursue the following business strategies: Build growth of company franchises through the use of customer specific programs; Provide customers with internal and syndicated data to make informed decisions; Monitor and positively influence retail execution.
The CRM may also have the responsible for developing strong relationships with Agency support to facilitate in-store execution and shelf management.
Having a broad scope of both the customer contacts and revenue responsibilities, the CRM will be assigned to be geographically based.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kraft Foods posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 13, 2014 | Job Posting
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Director of Workforce Development and Education in Memphis, TN.
This person will ensure employers have access to a qualified workforce and employers and employment base have access to quality training that is market driven. This position is responsible for managing and administering industry specific education/workforce initiatives, and guiding workforce development efforts by working with companies, educational institutions and training partners to develop a constituency of qualified workers for local companies that strengthen our region’s economic base.
Responsibilities:
- Development of talent for Memphis and Shelby County with emphasis on target sectors that contribute to the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Economic Development plan.
- Work closely with other WFD team members, educational institutions, and workforce organizations to develop and strengthen the Memphis area’s qualified labor pool.
- Communicate employer needs, trends to community partners and educational institutions.
- Serve as key liaison between the Greater Memphis Chamber (GMC), education and training Institutions and Memphis area industry specific companies.
- Identify leading manufacturing and logistics companies in the Memphis Metro Area of various size and business scope to provide educational partners information to address training needs.
- Facilitate effective working network between industry specific companies and educational partners, to identify critical equipment and training needs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Greater Memphis Chamber’s posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 13, 2014 | Job Posting
LivingSocial is seeking an Account Executive in Dallas, TX.
Here’s a little information from the posting:
Our Outside Sales team has played a huge part in LivingSocial’s incredible growth. As the most outward-facing representative of LivingSocial’s brand, our Account Executives interact everyday with our great merchant customers, and revolutionize the way they approach advertising. We’re not saying it’s going to be easy, but if you have a “hunter” mentality, thrive in a strategic selling environment, and have crushed your sales targets in the past, then this position could be a great fit.
At LivingSocial, we move fast, take risks, and pride ourselves on staying flexible, fun, and ferociously committed to executing each day. Do you want to be challenged by your job and work with passionate, dedicated, and creative people? Are you hungry? If so, we would love to talk to you!
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the LivingSocial posting here.
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