Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$141k–$183k/yr
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route…
Skills: SRE Principles, Observability, Portfolio Management, KPI/SLO/SLA Management, Agile Development
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$208k–$273k/yr
At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just u…
Skills: People Management, Technical Delivery, Generative AI, Data Migration, SQL
Berwyn, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$100/hr
POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Program: Coding Instructor Opportunities Location: On-site at partner schools; varies by assignment Teaching Mode: In Person Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, an…
Skills: Coding, Computer Science, Classroom Facilitation, Python, HTML
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$100/hr
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Skills: Coding, Computer Science, Classroom Facilitation, Python, HTML
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Premieraerospace is seeking a highly skilled Power BI Developer to join our team. As a Power BI Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our company's business intelligence solutions …
Skills: Power BI, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, ETL Processes
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$245k–$295k/yr
Company Description Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate! Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the…
Skills: Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Systems, Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, API Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$141k–$183k/yr
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Skills: IT Leadership, Agile Development, Solutions Architecture, SaaS Implementation, AWS Cloud
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$103k/yr
Overview As a Creative Technologist, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision, automating workflows and building data-driven digital experiences that connect brands with consumers. Reportin…
Skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Git, GSAP
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$131k–$216k/yr
Company Description It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for …
Skills: SaaS Sales, Account Planning, Territory Planning, C-Suite Relationship Management, Deal Negotiation
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
Introduction At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, su…
Skills: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, T-SQL, Performance Tuning
Berwyn, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$145k/yr
Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Engineer. The Senior Financial Systems Engineer is responsible for the daily technical support of critical financial and accounting systems to ensure accurate…
Skills: Financial Systems Administration, Elite 3E, Intapp Time, Emburse Enterprise, Boomi Integrations
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$106k–$133k/yr
Senior Marketing Manager, Go-To-Market Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid (1-2 days per week in office) Reports to: Managing Director Who We Are At 8th Light, we bring life to the best ideas. Founded in 2006 and headquartere…
Skills: Go-To-Market Strategy, Marketing Analytics, SEO, AEO, Demand Generation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$80k–$110k/yr
About the Company and Team: Have you ever been to a wedding and really noticed everything in the space? The flowers, tables, lighting, and dance floor didn't just appear - dozens of vendors worked behind the scenes to cr…
Skills: Full Cycle Sales, Lead Development, Pipeline Management, Outbound Prospecting, DRIVE Methodology
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$110k–$209k/yr
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a r…
Skills: CI/CD Pipelines, Full Stack Development, AI-assisted Development, Docker, Kubernetes
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$300k–$330k/yr
Responsibilities: Responsible for new business development within large enterprise accounts and closing of opportunities within the Finance industry Foster and expand the company’s relationship with business units, divis…
Skills: New Business Development, Enterprise Software Sales, SaaS, Value Based Selling, Complex Sales Management
Illinois, United States · On-site
$248k–$341k/yr
Our Purpose At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them become…
Skills: Enterprise Sales, MEDDPICC, SaaS Sales, Cybersecurity Knowledge, Pipeline Generation
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
The Epic Beaker Analyst II leads the design, configuration, and optimization of Epic Beaker workflows within and across specialty areas to enable reliable, efficient laboratory operations and revenue cycle performance. T…
Skills: Epic Beaker Configuration, Specimen Routing, Result Rules, Billing Interface Logic, Laboratory Science
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$123k–$223k/yr
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and …
Skills: Full Cycle Sales, Field Sales, Lead Generation, Cold Calling, Salesforce
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
Description Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM sof…
Skills: Issue Resolution, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$243k/yr
This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we …
Skills: Linux Systems Administration, Ceph, Enterprise Storage Systems, RAID, LVM
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Lead the delivery of operations and reliability across Digital Technology Operations and Safety, focusing on SRE principles and operational stability. Manage large-scale cross-cutting portfolios including Cybersecurity, AI, and platform modernization while aligning priorities across a matrixed organization.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in leadership, team development, and software development life cycle management. Candidates must be proficient in Agile processes and have a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in complex environments.
United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Job overview and responsibilities
This role is a critical leadership position responsible for delivering best in class operations and reliability across the Digital Technology Operations and Safety organization. You will be a hands-on leader, partnering closely with teams across DT Tech Ops and collaborating with SRE focused architects and engineering teams to establish and enforce standards for reliability, observability, and operational stability across mission critical domains, including Maintenance & Repair, Supply Chain, Maintenance Execution, Planning, Engineering, and Safety.
In addition, this manger role serves as the organizational portfolio management anchor for large-scale, cross cutting initiatives within DT Tech Ops. You and your team will drive strategic initiatives forward in a consistent and disciplined manner leveraging key performance indicators and leading portfolios that include - but are not limited to - Cybersecurity, API modernization, Agentic AI and MRO platform modernization.
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Deep understanding of how to grow an environment focused on SRE principles, observability, and production operations
- Proven ability to align and drive execution across multiple directors, domains, and platforms without relying on authority alone
- Translating strategy into disciplined execution across large, complex, crosscutting portfolios
- Strong ability to define, interpret, and act on KPIs, SLOs, and SLAs to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
- Experience leading and prioritizing multiple concurrent initiatives helping others balance speed, risk, and operational stability
- Experience building, mentoring, and leading high performing teams, setting clear expectations and accountability
- Comfortable making and standing behind decisions in high stakes, operationally sensitive environments
- Communication and Stakeholder Management:
- Provide clear, executive ready updates on digital focused operational KPIs, risks, and action plans, translating complex information into actionable insights
- Serve as the primary communication and coordination point for enterprise-wide change, portfolio health, and execution across Digital Technology Operations and Safety leadership
- Partner with Directors and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, and drive decision making across horizontal initiatives
- Lead escalation and resolution of cross organizational blockers, balancing delivery speed, risk, and operational stability
- Budgeting and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support strategic initiatives and operational needs
- Track and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
- Strategic IT Planning and Execution:
- Translate strategic priorities into integrated roadmaps and execution plans
- Drive cross director alignment and sequencing of large horizontal initiatives, managing dependencies, capacity constraints, and execution of tradeoffs across a complex, matrixed organization
- Ensure strategic initiatives are executed with operational discipline, balancing modernization, change velocity, and system stability
- Partner with senior leadership to shape investment strategy and capital planning, including identification, governance, and tracking of capitalizable work at an organizational level
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree
- Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or another related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience leading and developing a team, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development
- Experience navigating matrixed environments with multiple priorities and deliverables to help multiple teams align and deliver on commitments
- Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related disciplines/processes
- Leadership experience managing a team across multiple domains or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- A mindset for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
- Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management processes
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree
- Experience with leading large scale technical transformation efforts
- Experience with Mainframe systems
- 3+ years of Application development (.Net, Java, or other modern language)
- 3+ years working with Kong, Cloud and SaaS
- Understanding of system architecture principles
- Experience managing applications for aviation safety, business continuity, corporate medical safety, etc
- Experience with Business Continuity software
This is the story of airline that leads the industry from ground to clouds. Our global cast of over 100,000+ hero characters are each on a journey to be a force for good for our customers, the planet and each other. Come be part of this story.
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