Senior Director of Risk Management

by Irma Moore | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

At HopSkipDrive, our goal is to create opportunity for all through mobility. 

We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly-vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software and advisory services, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country. 

Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we’ve now facilitated more than 3.3 million rides and operate across over 13 states across the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive is a Series D company and has raised $100M in funding to date.

Who We Are

Our emerging Risk team is focused on both mitigating and managing risks in order to continue to fulfill HopSkipDrive’s mission.  As the leader of this newly formed function, you will support the business in the following ways:

• Lead HopSkipDrive’s insurance program and portfolio in line with business objectives and sound risk management, including maintaining strong relationships with insurance brokers and insurers, finding ways to best position the company to prospective insurers, advising HopSkipDrive on insurance strategy including the formation of a captive, advising HopSkipDrive on coverage amounts to best balance risk with business financial and brand objectives.  
• Own, analyze, and make recommendations to improve HopSkipDrive’s claims handling process
• Work closely with HopSkipDrive leaders to understand and manage strategic, financial, and operational risk
• Develop HopSkipDrive’s overall risk management strategy and objectives, and promote organization-wide understanding of risks and risk management strategies through trainings, reporting, and policy development/oversight
• Implement a reporting process to inform senior leadership of risk- related issues and opportunities
• Work to quantify risk with existing and new service offering in order to best advise HopSkipDrive in decisions relating to its products and services
• As needed, will eventually perform management duties including but not limited to hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and developing direct reports

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker always looking for ways to improve HopSkipDrive’s risk profile.  With the following skills, you’ll make a tangible and immediate impact:

• Experience building a risk management function at a rapidly-scaling start up company, with prior marketplace company experience strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in risk management
• A recognized leader with strong executive presence, dynamic and proactive decision making skills, and the ability to adapt well to and initiate change within an organization
• Ability to formulate and execute on strategic plans in line with company objectives
• Ability to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness, and make decisions in complex situations using data and key stakeholders’ input
• Proven ability to present proposals/recommendations with a strong opinion and a clear point of view, backed with data, that includes outcomes, timelines and owners
• Prior management experience and experience building a team from the ground up
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant licenses/qualifications in risk management

Our Investment In You

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $175,000 – $220,000. This position is remote and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.

HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class.

* This role will be fully remote in one of the following states AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI**

Senior Project Manager

by Irma Moore | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and a drive to make an impactful difference? PDMI is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team and deliver exceptional outcomes. In this role, you will oversee projects of varying scales, ensuring strategic goals and objectives are met within approved timeframes, scope, and budget. Your expertise as a Senior Project Manager will be pivotal in ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of business value, aiding stakeholders in meeting their commitments, and contributing to the continuous improvement of PDMI’s teams and capabilities.

Since 1984, PDMI has been a leader in providing pharmacy data processing and other scalable solutions, helping clients achieve their business objectives. We offer transparent, pass-through pharmacy processing services for private label Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), vertically integrated health plans, and hospital systems. Our services also include 340B Administration, Hospice, and Long-Term Care Services.

Why Join Us:

– Best Employer: Recognized as a Best Employer in Ohio for the third consecutive year in 2023.

– Meaningful Work: Contribute to enhancing healthcare quality and efficiency.

– Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who share your drive.

– Exciting Challenges: Embrace new opportunities to excel every day.

– Flexible Work: Enjoy a fully remote role with a flexible environment because we understand life happens.

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including defining the project charter, scope, objectives, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.

– Drive the delivery of 2 to 3 scrum teams using appropriate methodologies, including Agile and Iterative Waterfall.

– Manage status updates, project financials, product demos, and retrospectives.

– Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies for successful project completion.

– Build strong relationships across technical and business units to influence and impact key business partners.

– Ensure metrics are in place to capture performance and apply best practices for continuous improvement.

– Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and senior management to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

Required Competencies & Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Healthcare, Business Administration, or Computer Science.

– 7+ years of project management experience, with significant prior experience in IT (e.g., developer, data engineer, business analyst) and/or Healthcare services

– Proven experience managing large projects with cross-enterprise teams across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions.

– Strong knowledge of Agile and Iterative Waterfall methodologies.

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effective communication across all leadership levels.

– Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master (CSM, CSP, or SAFe), and PMI-ACP.

– Solid knowledge of agile project management tools and methodologies.

– Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

– Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

– Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

– Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills to identify and address project risks and issues.

– Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Jira, Monday, etc.

– Comfortable with remote work, possessing excellent self-management and communication skills.

– Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technology Development Program – Software Engineering

by Irma Moore | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Technology Development Program – Software Engineering

2025 Cohorts will have a start date of January 27th, May 27th, or July 14th.

GEICO’s Tech team is seeking high-performing, creative tech college graduates for our Technology Development Program (TDP). You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we redefine experience for our customers. Start your career with us. The possibilities are endless!

GEICO’s technology teams have positioned our company as a mobile, internet, and customer experience leader, proving that we are more than just an insurance company. We’re a cutting-edge technology company, and we’re growing and transforming all the time.  Come be a part of this journey and help us build technology to disrupt the insurance industry, building experiences that will impact hundreds of millions of users!   

As a part of our TDP, you will join a two-year cohort with an embedded support structure, learning and development journey, and community to accelerate your career and prepare you for success within your field. You are a full-time associate from day one; your experience across the two years will be diverse and full of learning opportunities!

We’ll support your professional development while you gain real, hands-on technical experience. You’ll learn new technologies, languages, and soft skills. As part of the program, you will also receive mentoring from leadership and peers to jumpstart your career. You can take advantage of GEICO’s education benefits to pursue certifications or graduate studies.

In the Software Engineering track, you will learn the ins and outs of how our multi-billion-dollar company is using cutting-edge technologies:

• Work across engineering teams to ensure that we provide a frictionless experience to our customers, maintaining the highest standards of protection and availability
• Deliver high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly
• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
• Utilize programming languages like .NET, Python, SQL, Java, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services, and a variety of Azure tools and services
• Influence product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot applications to enhance customer experience and improve business efficiency
• Dig deep into coding, creating and refining applications for our customers and associates
• Contribute to valuable business initiatives, participate in scrum meetings, and give presentations

Candidate Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other relevant engineering major, obtained by May 2025
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (please upload ALL transcripts as part of the application process)

• Advanced coursework and hands-on experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• Hands-on experience with user requirements, web applications, coding reviews and code quality
• Strong coding skills, with the ability to produce high quality code that is reusable and repeatable without being overly complex
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, programming and written and verbal English communication skills
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development lifecycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, and real-time communication)
• Basic understanding of existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal
• Basic understanding of HTML-5, JavaScript/TypeScript, XML, JSON, and RESTful Web Services
• Basic understanding of Monitoring Tools and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Basic understanding of PowerShell scripting
• Well-rounded experiences outside of the classroom with different technologies, resulting in projects that demonstrate strong engineering skills and abilities
• Previous professional software development internship preferred

Program associates will primarily work remotely but will be asked to visit GEICO office locations for team collaboration events as needed.

Candidate will participate in a technical skills assessment and multi-dimensional interviews as part of the selection process.

Annual Salary$55,000.00 – $150,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

 IT Epic Support Specialist

by Irma Moore | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

As an IT Epic Support Specialist you will provide technical assistance and customer service to support to providers, end users, and patients that are related to electronic medical record (EMR) applications.

This is a full-time opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• One year of related work experience in customer service and/or in information technology systems support
• Prior work experience in healthcare environment
• Experience working with a ticketing system or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool–preferred

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

C-Suite IT Executive Support Technician

by Irma Moore | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Are you a career Technical IT Professional who enjoys navigating IT in a world class IT Environment?  Do you have a proven track record of successfully supporting the most important people in a company with efficient and effective IT service?  If so, we are hiring customer-centric IT Desktop Technicians and IT Professionals that can provide IT Services to our C-Level executives for all their IT experience needs. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to process technical situations quickly and return actions to accomplish the needed goals.  We are looking for highly motivated, positive people with can-do attitudes to help our team make the most important leaders in our Fortune 200 company successful. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide IT services to C-Level Leadership and their direct staff.
• Establish trust and confidence with C-level executives and their direct staff.
• Function as Team Lead for daily operations delivering IT Services for support and events.
• Understand the unique needs of C-Level users, develop actions to deliver the experience. 
• Partner and facilitate action items with the broader IT Enterprise Service Organizations to
• Work and collaborate in a world class team of C-Suite Technicians and Professionals
• Develop, author, and revise standard operating procedures for C-Suite IT
• Flexible with work hours to accommodate core and off hour events.
• Ability to operate and travel (domestic and international) between different sites and locations

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Technical

• Adept at assessing a situation for severity, urgency and responding appropriately.
• Proven efficiency at implementing working and lasting solutions to technical problems.
• Experience working with Mac/PC hardware and software, mobile phones/tablets, a wide array of computing peripherals and accessories.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve issues with a wide array of hardware and software in a fast-paced corporate office environment.
• Familiar with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and JAMF administration
• Can quickly learn and understand modern and current technologies to deliver effective solutions.
• Ability to develop the needed IT Solutions to deliver an executive event.
• Adept with PC/Mac and Mobile technologies, unified communications, and conferencing technologies, both software and hardware
• Broad working knowledge of networking, storage, and server technologies
• Experience establishing, administrating, supporting and sunsetting IT Services for HW/SW

Soft

• Exceptionally responsive and customer service and satisfaction oriented
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and respectful presence
• Can retain composure under high stress and critical situations.
• Ability to gauge clients to determine the appropriate amount of interaction when providing service.
• Adept at determining severity and urgency of a given situation to properly prioritize and address multiple situations in sequence of criticality.
• Skilled at adapting to and managing a wide range of personalities and temperaments to stabilize critical incidents and situations.
• Self-motivated and task oriented

PREFERRED:

• 4+ years of experience in an IT support position working in a large corporate environment.
• 3+ years working as dedicated support for C-Level Leaders and their staff.
• 2+ years working in a role that requires effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting major Executive events (i.e.: Quarterly Earnings Calls, Board of Directors Meetings, and Global All Hands Meetings)
• Served as the primary technician for a CEO or member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Held positions as the Sr. or primary systems/service administrator for an Enterprise Service
• Served as a team lead for an operation of 3+ desktop support technicians.
• Technical certifications a plus

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.