Job Information
Advantage Solutions Sr Product Engineer - CRM in Chicago, Illinois
Summary
Senior Staff Engineer
This is a high-level position, and people selected for this type of job need to have a comprehensive knowledge of software development practices, and they must have mastery overwriting code and debugging code. Engineering at this level will be responsible for leading large-scale engineering initiatives and providing technical leadership across multiple projects.
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Drive strategic engineering initiatives and oversee their execution.
Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
Set technical direction and standards for engineering practices.
Collaborate with senior management to align engineering objectives with business goals.
Mentor and develop engineering talent within the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
May travel upto 10%
Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred) Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in engineering, with significant leadership experience.
Proven ability to manage large projects and teams.
Deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of and adherence to SDLC standards
• Demonstrated ability to interface with collaborative work groups to resolve service issues
• Ability to participate and drive problem resolution and root cause analysis
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate technical and business information to both technical and non-technical people
• Proven ability to establish strong partnerships with customers, vendors and peers
• Must be able to work with a diverse workgroup made up of various cultural backgrounds, both remote and local employees
• Must be able to work both as a team member and independently in multi-tasking fast-paced deadline driven environment
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Drive strategic engineering initiatives and oversee their execution.
Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
Set technical direction and standards for engineering practices.
Collaborate with senior management to align engineering objectives with business goals.
Mentor and develop engineering talent within the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
May travel upto 10%
Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred) Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in engineering, with significant leadership experience.
Proven ability to manage large projects and teams.
Deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of and adherence to SDLC standards
• Demonstrated ability to interface with collaborative work groups to resolve service issues
• Ability to participate and drive problem resolution and root cause analysis
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate technical and business information to both technical and non-technical people
• Proven ability to establish strong partnerships with customers, vendors and peers
• Must be able to work with a diverse workgroup made up of various cultural backgrounds, both remote and local employees
• Must be able to work both as a team member and independently in multi-tasking fast-paced deadline driven environment
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
Job Locations US-IL-Chicago | US-MO-Saint Louis | US-AR-Rogers
Primary Posting Location : City Chicago
Primary Posting Location : State/Province IL
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 60601
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2025-435339
Position Type Full Time
Category Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)
Minimum USD $134,000.00/Yr.
Maximum USD $174,200.00/Yr.