by Angela Copeland | Jul 6, 2014 | Job Posting
Wikipedia is seeking a VP of Engineering in San Francisco, CA.
The Vice President of Engineering (VPE) will lead, grow and oversee a technology organization of 80+. This includes responsibility for keeping Wikimedia’s sites and services running responsively, and inspiring transformative changes that benefit readers, contributors and developers.
The VPE will be committed to empowering teams and enabling continuous improvement along all dimensions that make engineering organizations successful: the infrastructure changes needed to support continuous delivery, effective processes and tools for self-organizing teams, continued attention to team dynamics and chemistry, efficient and inventive hiring processes, recognition and celebration of accomplishments, and – more specific to our case – support of a global, open-source community of volunteers.
The VPE will work with a rock-solid, creative, independent-minded and mission-driven engineering team that is partially distributed around the world. He/she will also oversee engineering community management and developer outreach in order to engage the global community of volunteer and third-party developers that contribute to the core platform, extensions, operations, JavaScript gadgets, templates, bots, tools and apps.
The VPE will collaborate on technology vision and will be a key participant in the development of the product and technology roadmap. He/she will be responsible for fostering organizational and personal excellence to achieve precise, rapid and quality execution of engineering, product development and operations.
The VPE will be a key member of the executive leadership team and will be expected to be an empowering, accessible and collaborative leader. The ideal candidate is a proven leader and a passionate technology executive, who is well known for disciplined execution at scale, inspiring and fair leadership of large, dispersed teams and quality strategic thinking on both technology and business/organizational questions.
He/she will feel deeply inspired by Wikimedia’s mission to bring free knowledge to every person on the planet, and by the opportunity to do so through the development of open-source technology that augments humanity’s ability to solve complex problems.
This position will be created as the result of organizing the current Engineering/Product group into two departments.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Wikipedia posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 6, 2014 | Job Posting
Experis is searching for a Controls Engineer in Memphis, TN. The person should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
Applicable skills and knowledge include but are not limited to:
• Highly self-motivated and takes initiative
• PC literate with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Microsoft Office suite products
• Strong written and oral communication
• NEC Electrical Code, NFPA guidelines, and OSHA Press safety, Safety PLC Standards (Class I Div III)
• Fundamental troubleshooting skills in fast paced environment
• Electrical design, and systems analysis
• Allen-Bradley Micrologix, SLC 50x, & ControLogix PLC’s
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Programming Suite (RSLogix 5/500/5000, RSLinx, RSView, RSNetworx) AB Drives Executive
• Rexroth Indradrives and Indradrives FC
• Indramat Visual Motion 11
• Mistubishi Melsoft GX Developer
• Siemens Step 7, Step 7 Version 10, PDM, Simotion, S7 Distributed safety, Drives ES/Simotion, S7 SCL
• WiCC Flexible2008
• Pilz Ethernet Module PNOZ mc8p, PNOZ multi Configurator, and PNOZ MXP series
• Wago Ethernet I/O and Wago-IO-PRO 32
• Distributed control communications (DeviceNET, ControlNET, Data Highway, Profibus and Profinet)
• Computer networking (TCP/IP)
• Computer operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 7)
• AutoCAD
• Power transmission design and specification
• Technical Writing
• Statistical Analysis
• Mistake Proofing
• Engineering Economics
• Systems Integration/Automation
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with Nordson I-Control is a plus
• Burner/Boiler controls experience a plus
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Experis posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2014 | Advice, Media
Happy 4th of July!
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Giving Your Child Independence .” In it, I discuss the challenges parents face when they want to help their children find career independence.
Parents of newly minted graduates have all heard about it: the “Boomerang Generation.” According to Pew Research Center, It’s estimated that some 45 percent of college graduates between the ages of 18 and 24 are living at home with family. If you are a parent, you may be wondering what you can do to give your children the gift of independence on this Fourth of July.
In the past, it was assumed that a college degree alone would lead to a great job. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case anymore. In our current competitive market, job seekers must be more proactive and aggressive than in generations before.
Today, some parents are working hard to help their children get the upper hand. They’d do anything to help their son or daughter get ahead. The child learns they can really count on mom or dad to help them figure things out.
If you’re struggling to help your child find their path to Independence this 4th of July, get tips on what you can do by visiting the Memphis Daily News site here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2014 | Job Posting
Glassdoor.com is seeking a Client Success Manager in Sausalito, CA.
The Client Success Manager is an individual who possesses strong digital skills and direct client/customer service experience to join our growing Client Services team.
Responsibilities include:
- Work directly with clients ranging from SMB to Enterprise
- Manage employee content generation and pay-per-click (PPC) recruiting advertising campaigns, measuring and evaluating metrics to determine ROI for clients
- Proactively manages clients’ satisfaction and product delivery by anticipating potential problems, monitoring client satisfaction and measuring ROI
- Multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in supporting a dynamic sales team in a fast paced environment
- Serve as a product expert to clients, as well as members of the Sales Teams
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Glassdoor.com job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for a Coordinator of Communications & Publications in Memphis, TN.
The Coordinator, Communications & Publications, is responsible for providing direct support to the Director, Communications & Publications for FedExForum and Grizzlies matters. They are responsible for supporting FedExForum events, Grizzlies Business Operations and Grizzlies basketball-related media matters. This individual must be proactive and creative to effectively position and promote the Grizzlies, FedExForum and the events within the facility in the most positive light possible while helping the organization capitalize on all tickets sales opportunities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2014 | Job Posting
Tesla Motors is seeking an HRIS Manager in Palo Alto, CA.
The Workday Systems Manager will be a key member on the cross-functional team that is responsible for introducing the multi-phased Workday launches in FY14 and beyond. The Workday Systems Manager is responsible for planning and directing the establishment and ongoing administration of all Tesla’s HRIS to support short- and long-range Human Resources goals. He/she will oversee the specification, development and implementation of new or redesigned systems, reports and policies and procedures for internal use. He/she will also establish data tables, structures, files, interface requirements and data integrity protocols for ongoing administration.
Furthermore, the Workday Systems Manager will also be responsible for determining what roles employees will be granted in the Workday Service, perform periodic audits to ensure users are regularly reviewed, and provide guidance to HR users on system security capabilities. He/she will work in tandem with all HR functional teams to manage future releases and implementations of all HRIS systems.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Telsa posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2014 | Job Posting
Raymond James is seeking an Education Specialist II in Memphis, TN.
Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience and training to design, develop and deliver more complex operations training on back-office functions, applications, procedures and compliance within assigned functional areas. Follows established procedures perform a variety of tasks requiring some evaluation, originality or ingenuity in making routine decisions. Recommends solutions to moderately complex problems. Regular contact with internal customers is required to identify research and resolve training issues.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Raymond James posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 2, 2014 | Job Posting
LinkedIn is seeking a Business Architect of Sales Systems in Sunnyvale, CA.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and apply a structured business architecture approach and methodology for capturing the key views of the Global Sales Organization’s lines of business in the context of the enterprise
- Identify and analyze improvements to the business – opportunities for increased competitive advantage, cost efficiency and revenue growth – to support the Global Sales Organization’s strategic and operational goals
- Partner with cross-functional teams and Sales Systems project teams to produce requirements and design for business capabilities that align to LinkedIn’s business and technology strategies
- Develop visual current state and end state business architecture models that can be leveraged in analysis required for LinkedIn’s various technology project opportunities – includes the maintenance of roles and capabilities, and the decomposition of business processes
- Identify solutions using standard analysis techniques such as business process and information flow modeling, case analysis, workflow analysis, functional decomposition analysis
- Own end-to-end process management for the Global Sales Organization
- Publish related policies and procedures
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the LinkedIn.com posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 2, 2014 | Job Posting
Smith & Nephew is seeking a Buyer / Planner in Memphis, TN.
Primary responsibilities include establishing and controlling production schedules to include placing and expediting orders from raw materials to finished goods inventory. Plans orders to support Master Production Schedule. Interacts with Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt, GIS, and suppliers to maximize labor & material utilization. Also coordinates inventory management activities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 1, 2014 | Podcast
Episode 6 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live!
This week we talk with business professor, Dr. Bev Vitali. Dr. Vitali teaches a course on finding happiness at Christian Brothers University, and has studied how to create it in your life.
In this episode, Dr. Vitali shares her secrets on finding happiness at work.
Listen and learn more!
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