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Director, GTM Special Projects
Houston or New York City or San Francisco or Seattle
$220k-$380k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nscale
Nscale: Vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider for high-performance computing.
8+ YOE8+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic finance, or BizOps; strong analytical rigor, cross-functional influence, and experience leading high-priority GTM initiatives.
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Risk and Analytics Special Projects Manager
Newport Beach, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PIMCO
PIMCO: Global investment management firm specializing in fixed income strategies.
12+ YOE12+ years leading large, complex technology transformation programs in trading/risk or investment-management; cloud migration and application re-engineering experience; strong stakeholder management; program credentials preferred.
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Risk and Analytics Special Projects Manager
Newport Beach, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PIMCO
PIMCO: Manages investment portfolios specializing in active fixed income strategies.
12+ YOE12+ years leading large technology transformation programs in financial services; cloud migration and application re-engineering experience; trading/risk and accounting systems knowledge; strong stakeholder management and program credentials.
public cloud, PMP, SAFe, Agile
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Director, M&A Integration & Special Projects
Culver City, California, United States
$160k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures EntertainmentNYSE: SONY: Develops, produces, and distributes films and television programming worldwide.
7+ YOE7+ years professional experience (substantial consulting experience preferred); experience leading M&A integrations/divestitures, strong cross-functional fluency, excellent communication, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Smartsheet skills; BA/BS required.
Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Strategy & Operations Lead, Special Projects
San Francisco or United States
$170k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Broccoli
Broccoli: AI agents for home service business front-office operations.
5+ YOE5–8 years of experience in strategy consulting or banking with startup/operator exposure; strong cross-functional execution; P&L ownership or major cross-functional outcomes; ability to model, write memos, run meetings, and close loops.
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Manager, Special Events
Los Angeles, California, United States
$62k-$77k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University: Provides private higher education and research in Los Angeles.
5+ YOE5+ years event planning experience, ability to lead staff/volunteers, manage multiple events, budgets and vendors, proficiency with virtual event platforms and project systems, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; ability to obtain CA non-commercial driver’s license.
Zoom, Cvent, Smartsheet, Salesforce, Microsoft Office
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TikTok Shop - Star Creator, Special Project Lead
Los Angeles, California, United States
$116k-$274k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Bachelor's degree; experience in program/project management or operations strategy; strong analytical and communication skills; proficiency with SQL, BI tools, and Microsoft Office; ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Project, SQL, Looker, Tableau
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Senior Engineering Program Manager, Lead - Service Special Projects
Cupertino, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Seasoned program manager experienced delivering large-scale, technically deep, multi-team engineering programs from inception; hands-on leadership and program delivery expertise.
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Special Operations Planner Team Lead - Vandenberg SFB
Vandenberg AFB, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
QinetiQ
QinetiQLondon Stock Exchange: QQ: Provides defense, security, and aerospace technology solutions.
15+ YOE3+ MgmtActive Top Secret/SCI clearance, 15+ years operational planning experience, 3+ years supervisory experience, bachelor’s degree required, proficiency with SIPRNet and JWICS, STO/SAP and JPP experience.
SIPRNet, JWICS
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Hearings and Special Projects Unit Chief
Sacramento County, California, United States
$11k-$13k/mo HybridFull Time
State Controller's Office
State Controller's Office: California's fiscal controller managing state financial operations and assets.
State eligibility for Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor; experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, reviewing technical evidence, developing environmental policies, and applying California water law.
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Competitive Sports and Special Events Coordinator (Temporary)
Stockton, California, United States
$24/hr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific: Providing higher education and degree programs.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor’s degree in a related field, one year of recreation experience, one year leading and supervising staff, and CPR/First Aid Instructor certification within three months.
Innosoft Fusion, When2Work
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Deputy Division Lead, Resources Management and Science
El Portal, California, United States
$107k-$139k/yr OnsiteFull Time
National Park Service
National Park Service: Manages and preserves US national parks and historic sites.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtRequires one year of specialized GS-12-equivalent experience, a qualifying social science, biological, natural resource, physical science, engineering, or mathematics background, and a valid driver's license.
E-Verify, Microsoft Excel
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Lead Payroll Implementation Consultant
London or Sydney or Melbourne or San Francisco or United States
HybridFull Time
Deputy
Deputy: Workforce management software for scheduling and managing hourly employees.
7+ YOERequires 7+ years in delivery, implementation, or project management, including 3+ years specializing in payroll implementation, enterprise SaaS experience, and ability to manage complex customer implementations.
SaaS, AI
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Lead Recreation Leader - Black Box Theater/Special Events
West Sacramento, California, United States
$19-$20/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
City of West Sacramento
City of West Sacramento: Provides public safety, infrastructure, and municipal services to residents.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, two years of related experience, California driver's license, CPR and first aid certificates, and ability to supervise employees and volunteers.
Facility Use Calendar
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Lead Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)
Fresno or Washington or Jacksonville or Chamblee or Chamblee or Fairview Heights or Covington or Lanham or Detroit or Kansas City or Saint Louis or Charlotte or Holtsville or Philadelphia or Guaynabo or San Juan or Memphis or Austin or Austin or Farmers Branch or Ogden or Kearneysville
$126k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
IRS Office of Chief Counsel: Represents the IRS in tax litigation and legal matters.
1+ YOEOne year of GS-13-equivalent specialized IT experience leading projects, applying advanced software engineering and cybersecurity practices, evaluating solutions, and providing technical leadership.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)
Salt Lake City or Seattle or Phoenix or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Denver or Washington or Miami or Atlanta or Chicago or Indianapolis or New Orleans or Boston or Minneapolis or Kansas City or Albuquerque or New York or Oklahoma City or Portland or Austin
$107k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
United States Secret Service
United States Secret Service: Protects national leaders and investigates financial and cyber crimes.
1+ YOERequires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in federal recruitment and placement, HR regulation, personnel actions, job analysis, applicant qualification, and leading HR projects or staff; U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance required.
USA Hire, USAJOBS, Microsoft Excel
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Head of Operations
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Helicon
Helicon: Building autonomous factories to mass produce composite fiber parts.
Lead special projects with CEO/CTO, design scalable data-driven operational processes, manage supplier/manufacturer relationships, and own equipment/material delivery; must meet ITAR eligibility.
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Business Management IV
Santa Clara, California, United States
$141k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
Expertise in a specialized business discipline; ability to interpret business challenges, lead complex problem solving, negotiate with stakeholders, and lead functional teams or projects.
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Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation)
Oakland, California, United States
$157k-$197k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Manages federal response and recovery efforts for national disasters.
1+ YOEOne year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 leading complex flood risk, hazard mapping, mitigation, or compliance programs; applying regulations; and advising stakeholders. U.S. citizenship and Public Trust background investigation required.
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California, United States
$25-$31/hr OnsiteFull Time
Hilton
HiltonNYSE: HLT: Global hospitality providing hotel accommodation and lodging services.
Supports hotel sales operations, documentation, reporting, lead generation, account research, client discovery, relationship building, and special projects using Salesforce and administrative skills.
Salesforce
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