Senior Project Manager, Data Strategy & Modernization Location: NC-Charlotte Type: Contract Category: Program/Project Management Industry: Energy Reference ID: JN -052026-107120 Job Description: Hybrid 3 days in office in Charlotte, NC Our client is seeking a Data Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives focused on process optimization and system modernization within data management operations. This role will play a key part in driving the retirement of a legacy system and managing the successful migration of operations to a modern enterprise database platform. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in leading complex, cross-functional projects in dynamic environments, with the ability to balance operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and data integrity. This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, leadership, and project execution skills. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $62.00 to $72.00/hr. w2 JN -052026-107120 Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end delivery of system migration and process improvement initiatives. - Manage retirement of a legacy system and migration to an enterprise database platform. - Develop and execute project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk mitigation. - Coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Management, IT, business) to ensure seamless execution. - Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery goals. - Ensure minimal business disruption, strong system performance, and zero data loss during transition. - Drive process optimization initiatives and improve SLA performance and operational efficiency. - Communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders and senior leadership. - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage dependencies and develop contingency plans. - Lead teams through influence, facilitate workshops, and drive stakeholder alignment and adoption. Experience Requirements: - 10+ years of project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments. - Proven success leading system migrations, process optimization, and projects with significant external dependencies. - Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. - Expertise with project management tools such as MS Project and Jira. - Proficiency with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies. - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations. - Experience with change management methodologies and business process modeling or workflow optimization tools. - Analytical mindset with data visualization capabilities and budget management familiarit+ Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree. - PMP certification preferred. - Agile or Scrum certifications highly desirable. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science Location: Ames United States Part time Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a term faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to teach in our Law, Justice, and Politics career path and help prepare and mentor pre-law students in the major. Initial appointment length is three years, starting August 16, 2027. An earlier start date of January 1, 2027 will also be considered. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. This position involves a courseload of 6 courses per year, which translates to 75% FTE. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring each year. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Required Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree or equivalent in political science or closely related disciplines - Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in Law, Justice, and Politics or close related disciplines Preferred Qualifications: - PhD in political science or closely related field. - Demonstrated ability to teach classes in the Department's Law, Justice and Politics track, including US Constitutional Law. - Demonstrated ability to prepare and mentor pre-law students for law school. - Demonstrated ability to teach across American politics and political theory subfields. - Evidence of teaching excellence. Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Political Science has 19 Tenure-Track and Term faculty, a vibrant MA program which serves over 20 students, and an undergraduate major with over 200 majors. Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Part time Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: - Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans - Generous leave plans - Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) - Life insurance and long-term disability - Flexible Spending Accounts - Various voluntary benefits and discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellbeing program

• End-to-end program management: Orchestrate the full lifecycle of retail projects—from resource planning and risk mitigation to final delivery—across 1P (Brand Stores) and 3P (Partner Retailers). • Asset localisation & delivery: Own the adaptation and delivery of global launch toolkits (demos, artwork, copy) for physical stores, ensuring 100% accuracy for local markets. • Partner asset management: Build and maintain regional retail playbooks, manage partner asset sharing through Partner Marketing Hub. Run partner onboarding programs to guide partners on launch asset adaptation and execution. • Fixture & Demo delivery: Manage the development of regional shop-in-shop (SIS) programs, bespoke fixtures and enhanced demos. Collaborate with global and regional creative partners and fabrication vendors to control quality, prototyping, and installation costs. • Retail activation: Lead the production logistics for experiential pop-ups and retail events. oversee agency partners from concept through fabrication to tear-down. • Swag production: Lead the production logistics for swags, oversee agency partners from concept through production and delivery in-market. • AI tool adoption & process optimisation: Develop and optimise process and creative workflows that integrate new AI tools, supporting internal teams and external partners on modern, automated ways of working. • Process optimisation: Continuously refine the launch asset workflow. Implement tools and systems (Smartsheet) to improve collaboration and reduce administrative churn.

• Act as a strategic partner to Global teams, shaping upstream content briefs by embedding APAC market insights. • Orchestrate the end-to-end localisation and delivery timelines for all New Product Introduction (NPI) training assets. • Serve as the primary liaison for transcreation agencies, local reviewers, and field teams. • Identify market-specific training gaps and lead the creation of bespoke, region-led campaigns. • Collaborate with local teams to design and localise assets aimed at building 'brand love' among retail staff. • Work closely with Channel Sales & Activation (CSA), Retail Sales, and both Local and Global Training teams to ensure all training objectives are perfectly aligned with broader business goals. • Oversee the vendor responsible for the upload and distribution of content across various Learning Management Systems (LMS) and internal advocacy platforms. • Manage localisation budgets and monitor asset usage rates to measure the efficiency and ROI of the regional training supply chain.