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Project Management / PMO / Program Management

Advantis Global is dedicated to connecting YOU to prime job opportunities. Our client is a well-established Fortune 500 company in the technology sector and is actively seeking a Technical Project Manager I to join their team for a 6-month contract position. This role is remote, with options for locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. As a Technical Project Manager I, you will provide vital technical support across various platforms, including software, hardware, and integrations. You will work closely with both vendor teams and internal engineering teams.The main function of a technical project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Provide Level 2 technical support for a vendor team, relieving bandwidth issues. Learn and familiarize yourself with the company's Workplace product and support tools. Manage work accounts for businesses via a ticketing system, potentially requiring screen sharing or video calls. Investigate technical issues and bugs reported by customers and create accurate tasks for the engineering team to fix them. Undertake other customer support activities as needed.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Strong understanding of technical concepts, eager to learn new technologies. Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO), identity providers, and REST API. Prior experience in managing or supporting Mobile applications. Ability to work independently, demonstrating a high degree of responsibility and accountability. Exceptional professional communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with key stakeholders.BENEFITS Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision.Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #AGIT #LI-WC1

Project Management / PMO / Program Management

Are you ready to join an exciting team and contribute to the success of a well-known Fortune 500 company in the retail industry? Advantis Global is dedicated to connecting YOU to highly sought-after opportunities. Our client is looking for a skilled Retail Project Manager to support the development of their North American third-party retail partner display programs. As a key player as you will have the chance to make an impact and work closely with cross-functional teams, fixture vendors, and graphic companies. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive process development and efficiency within the AR category, making it an ideal role for someone who is passionate about retail and visual merchandising.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUResponsibilities: Partner with the Global Lead to initiate, progress, and deliver project activities. Act as a key point of contact, driving activity between global fixture vendor partners, graphic companies, channel marketing managers, creative and marketing teams. Track and manage project finances, ensuring activities are within budget. Identify areas for cost optimization and negotiate with vendors for production, kitting, and shipping costs. Maintain project trackers to ensure timely execution of updates. Collaborate with team members on internal process development to enhance physical merchandising initiatives, especially within VR. Organize weekly vendor partner conference calls to track and update progress and deadlines. Prepare internal communications to convey project plans and activity status.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS 5 years of experience in developing and producing physical merchandising programs for third-party retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Costco. Knowledge of production lead times for in-store retail displays is crucial. 3-5 years of experience in managing third-party print and production vendors. Experience collaborating with creative, visual merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to develop creative briefs.Good to have skills: Strong problem-solving skills to create contingency plans for maintaining production timelines. Proficiency in project management tools and spreadsheets for tracking and communicating timelines, costs, and deliverables. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of retail project management experience, preferably within the consumer electronics category. Understanding of third-party retail and experience working with North American partners such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco, etc. Knowledge of the fixture design, development, and implementation process. Strong communication skills with a keen attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in MS Office and equivalent Google Docs. Experience in creating and maintaining project trackers for multiple programs and stakeholders. Budget management experience. Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Telco operators such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. First-hand experience with the 2D artwork production process, from creative layout to print production. Knowledge of AV (Audiovisual) retail display technology. Experience with qualitative and quantitative retail research projects.BENEFITS Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.ABOUT ADVANTS GLOBAL For you, we’re not a one-and-done staffing agency.  Advantis Global is an IT staffing agency focused on getting talented people connected to opportunities with Fortune 500 companies in the tech, government, marketing, gaming, and creative industries.  You are never just a number to us. We are here for you for your entire career. We offer high growth opportunities with career advancement. We proactively reach out before a contract ends to help place you in another one--ensuring continuous growth and placement. Let us help you make your next big move. Apply to this job to get connected to talented recruiters with your best interests in mind. ----- Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic. Advantis Global is a progressive and open-minded collective. If you’re smart, optimistic and care about being awesome at what you do, come as you are! We welcome you with open arms. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  #LI-AM3 #AGIT

Project Management / PMO / Program Management

Approved Remote Locations: Baltimore, MD, Bay Area, CA, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CAThe main function of a technical project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.• Manage backup, security and user help system.• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.• Strong ability to work independently and manage ones time.• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.• Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.Education/Experience:• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.• PMI or PMP certification preferred.Project specific requirements:1. Ability to interact with business stakeholders, facilitate discussions, document and summarize meeting outcomes and next steps2. Organization skills to track deliverables and follow up on action items3. Capability and desire to understand or learn the business process and system interactions4. Ability to document project deliverables based on information collected from stake holders5. Capability to learn specific tools in order to conduct day to day project activities6. Previous project management experiences required7. Understanding of system implementation methodology (such as instance strategy, cutover / deployment approach) and SDLC (software development life cycle) required8. System implementation experiences are optional but preferred9. Finance / Accounting system knowledge and experience optional but preferred (ERP, Fixed Assets)Top 3 must-have skills:1. Strong written and communications skills2. business and system knowledge to facilitate project discussions, drive outcome, document and summarize action items and next steps, and follow up3. Capability and desire to understand or learn the business process and system interactionsGood to have skills:1. System implementation with large scale applications and systems2. Familiarity and knowledge in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain business process in addition to Finance and Accounting3. Ability to develop requirements and design specs (with input from biz/engineering stakeholders) Benefits  Company sponsored Health, Dental and Vision coverage 15 days of accrued PTO per year  (#LI-MH1) #AGIT 

UI-UX Research / Design / Development

Advantis Global invites you to join a trailblazing Fortune 500 company in the technology sector focused on virtual reality experiences. As an Art Producer for this team, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, coordinating art initiatives from concept to completion. This role offers the unique opportunity to work alongside a talented team of artists, art directors, designers, product managers, and engineers. You will drive efficiency and productivity in the art team, making significant contributions to virtual reality technology and experiences.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Engage with both art and cross-functional teams to define the scope of key features across various projects. Partner with Art Managers to create and execute processes that optimize the art team's efficiency. Proactively identify and mitigate production risks while achieving ambitious targets. Communicate schedule timelines and updates to various partners and stakeholders. Oversee the tracking of digital assets and manage relationships with external vendors for key milestones and content development. Provide production support for team events and work on initiatives to improve the art team culture.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS 5+ years of experience working in a studio environment, preferably focused on Games, Animation, VFX Post-Production, or 3D Assets. Technical or creative production experience, or a combination of both. Top skills: Project Management: Ability to coordinate multiple projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Communication: Effective interaction with team members, vendors, and stakeholders. Problem-solving: Quick and creative identification and resolution of issues. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in Task and Project Management tools like Jira, Asana, or Monday. Familiarity with Asset Database programs such as Shotgrid/Shotgun or equivalents. A Bachelor's degree is required.BENEFITS Flexible remote work options available in Denver, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Diego.#LI-MH2 #AGIT

Software Engineering / Development

Advantis Global is thrilled to present an extraordinary career opportunity in the field of software engineering and machine learning. Our client, a Fortune 500 company specializing in technology solutions, is actively looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with a focus on PyTorch models and performance optimization. This role will offer you the chance to pioneer advancements in inference systems, working closely with a talented team of engineers and researchers. With 10 or more years of experience, you'll be a cornerstone in driving the company's mission forward by enhancing system performance on various hardware architectures.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Build and develop exploratory inference systems for PyTorch models. Analyze and implement opportunities for performance optimization on GPUs or custom hardware architectures. Maintain high-quality engineering practices, including unit tests, across the software stack.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Fluent in programming languages such as Python and C++. At least 10 years of experience as a full-time Software Engineer. Strong communication and collaboration skills, allowing for effective team-based development.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Hands-on experience with PyTorch is a strong asset. Proficiency in profiling CPU/GPU or custom hardware applications to identify performance bottlenecks. Prior experience in implementing performance optimizations relevant to CPU/GPU or custom hardware architectures. Experience with compilers is a plus.BENEFITS Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.#LI-CK1 #AGIT

UI-UX Research / Design / Development

Join a cutting-edge team at a Fortune 500 company in the tech industry! Advantis Global is your gateway to this exciting opportunity. Our client is seeking talented individuals to be part of the Generative AI team. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of user-centered perspectives for ad products. If you're passionate about research, driving innovation, and working with cross-functional teams, this is the role for you.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers Drive actionable research insights that shape product solutions Contribute to product strategy, execution, and go-to-market plans Manage research vendors to augment the team's effortsKEY SUCCESS FACTORS Experience in conducting usability tests, concept tests, and interviews with rigor and quality Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills Independence and time management skills Proficiency in utilizing data to define and support hypotheses Exceptional storytelling skills to engage various audiences The ability to make autonomous decisions and balance multiple demands Previous experience in Tech, Enterprise, and Ads spaces, particularly in research driving product innovations for businesses and advertisers Knowledge of AI research and human-computer interaction (HCI) researchPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, experience, or interest in generative AI research An advanced degree in a related field Previous experience at a Fortune 500 company or a leading tech organizationBENEFITS Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision benefits Opportunities for professional growth and development A dynamic and collaborative work environment The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that impact millions of usersABOUT ADVANTIS GLOBAL For you, we’re not a one-and-done staffing agency.  Advantis Global is an IT staffing agency focused on getting talented people connected to opportunities with Fortune 500 companies in the tech, government, marketing, gaming, and creative industries.  You are never just a number to us. We are here for you for your entire career. We offer high growth opportunities with career advancement. We proactively reach out before a contract ends to help place you in another one--ensuring continuous growth and placement. Let us help you make your next big move. Apply to this job to get connected to talented recruiters with your best interests in mind. ----- Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic. Advantis Global is a progressive and open-minded collective. If you’re smart, optimistic and care about being awesome at what you do, come as you are! We welcome you with open arms. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #LI-AM3

Project Management / PMO / Program Management

 Our client's team is expanding and we're looking for a SW TPM, VR Release to help manage the reliability of their VR OS software releases. As a SW TPM, Release, you will be primarily responsible for monitoring and addressing top contributing production issues, and driving to resolution with engineering owners for the line of products. We are looking for TPMs with a proven track record of developing and shipping high quality products and experiences. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with world-class development teams and leaders across the organization to deliver trustworthy experiences into their products. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU  Coordinate with the Release team to manage the reliability for all products Monitor and address top reliability contributing production issues, drive to resolution with engineering owners. Daily triage and ensure prompt resolution of crash launch-blockers to stabilize active release branches. Act as the SME for xfn partners on reliability/crashes issues and inquiries, help to troubleshoot and find answers to unblock resolution Educate xfn partners on reliability, processes, tools, and data sources to promote learning and tool adoption. Monitor and ensure proper functionality of tooling, gather feedback for continuous improvement of tools and processes. Effectuates discipline at multiple layers and to help avoid pitfalls (like ungraceful punts of tasks/ getting timely traction to critical issues with higher impact on user experiences). Monitor and report on release reliability, including risks and issues, and take necessary actions to mitigate them. Drive visibility, accountability, and execution across areas of software development for the organization. Continuously improve the release management process and tools to increase efficiency and quality. Resolve conflicts, maintain clarity on priorities and drive progress on execution. Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment, drive impact through deployment of key initiatives and garner adoption of those processes. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to release management. Find ways to achieve efficiencies in the release process through tools and technologyKEY SUCCESS FACTORS B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of software release management, systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering, or technical product/program management experience. Proven track record of successfully managing software releases for complex products or platforms at significant scale. Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience managing cross-functional programs in a matrix organization covering a range of areas. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Experience with release management tools and systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Experience working with AOSP. (Preferred but not required) Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership. Experience in leading complex execution across multiple teams in different time zones, anticipating roadblocks and creating a path forward. Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems. Communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plans, and vice-versa & expertise communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.• Company sponsored Health, Dental and VisionBENEFITS Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.(#LI-MH2) #AGIT

Project Management / PMO / Program Management

Advantis Global is excited to present an exceptional part-time opportunity with a leading tech company specializing in Generative AI. As an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be joining the GenAI Product Group to spearhead initiatives related to their rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. This contractor role, requiring 20-40 hours per week depending on workload, offers the chance to work directly with cross-functional teams and make a significant impact on AI technology infrastructure. Ideal for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, this role allows you to work remotely and in the Pacific Time Zone.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Onboard new engineers and cross-functional team members using internal tools, ensuring proper permissions and access to hardware and GPUs. Track and manage hardware, capacity, budgets, resources, and service requests from initiation to fulfillment. Enhance user quota monitoring through effective alerting systems and operational procedures.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Strong experience with internal infrastructure tools, operations, and processes such as Capacity Portal, Budget Portal, Rate Cards, Virtual Resource Manager, and quota management tools. Superior Google Sheets skills for tracking requests, managing inventory, scheduling, and visualizing hardware usage trends. Technical writing proficiency for documenting operational processes, creating service templates, and authoring internal update posts and wiki pages.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of AI/ML Infrastructure and its varying use-cases from training to inference. Familiarity with the AI/ML software development lifecycle, from research to production. Experience in finance or accounting for expense management and reporting.BENEFITS Remote work with a requirement for excellent Internet connectivity. No need to be on-campus; the hiring manager is also full-time remote.Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or computer engineering is required. An MBA or other related advanced degrees are preferred.Additional Notes: Must be willing to work in the Pacific Time Zone. At least 2 years of experience in a big tech company is a must. A college degree in tech or equivalent experience is necessary.Take the next step in your career by joining a team where your skills in technical program management can shine and have a significant impact on the future of AI technology. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.#AGIT #LI-CK1

Quality Engineering

Advantis Global is seeking two Performance Engineers to join the Engineering team at our client, located in either Austin, TX, or SCV area. As a Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for the monitoring and integration of various web applications, ensuring their optimal performance. One candidate should have a strong background in Python, while the other should be well-versed in Go Lang. This is a 1 year contract that can pay $55/hr.THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUAs a Performance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Work on a collaborative team that values mentorship and hard work Enhance the quality and features of web applications through fine-tuning and automation Develop and automate APIs using either Python or GoLang Contribute to a high-performance environment that delivers exceptional resultsKEY SUCCESS FACTORSTo excel in this role, you should have: 2-4 years of experience as a Performance Engineer Proficiency in API automation and programming, using either Python or Go Lang Experience working in an AWS environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent teamwork and communication abilities A passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutionsBy joining this team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of web applications while working in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment. Your expertise in Python or Go Lang and your dedication to delivering top-quality solutions will be essential to the team's success.  Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic.  Advantis Global is a progressive and open-minded collective. If you’re smart, optimistic and care about being awesome at what you do, come as you are! We welcome you with open arms.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-MH2