Russell Tobin

Manage full procurement lifecycle including spend analysis, contract negotiation, and savings validation to achieve cost savings targets. | Experience in software procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, and strong data analysis skills with enterprise procurement tools. | Russell Tobin is urgently hiring for a IT Sourcing/Commodity Manager based out of Houston, TX, 77056 – Onsite Work Job Title: IT Sourcing/Commodity Manager Job Duration: 5-6+ Months Contract with possible extensions Location: Houston, TX, 77056 – Onsite Work Work Pay Range: $60-75 per hour on w2 (Depending on the experience) The Category Manager will own the full procurement lifecycle: spend analysis, stakeholder discovery, contract drafting, legal coordination, negotiation execution, and finance validation. The primary KPI is a 14% net cost savings target applied against managed spend. This is a non-mandated procurement model, meaning business teams choose to engage procurement support. The right candidate must earn trust through preparation, responsiveness, and delivering tangible results without requiring close oversight. Systems & Data Proficiency: This role requires daily use of multiple enterprise systems. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to ramp quickly on internal tools including: Coupa (purchase order and spend history research), Contract Central (contract repository and lifecycle management), Asana (project tracking and intake management), iScore (savings pipeline entry and forecasting), QuickSight dashboards (global and pan spend reporting), and a Third Party Security portal for vendor compliance reviews. They must understand procurement savings policy, how savings are calculated, validated by finance, and reported against target. Strong data mining skills are essential for analyzing spend across business units, identifying consolidation opportunities, and building a fact based negotiation position. A strong Excel foundation is required for vendor tracking, spend breakdowns, and contract documentation. What success looks like: The right person independently researches their supplier base before engaging stakeholders, submits legal and compliance requirements same day, maintains flawless project documentation, and surfaces consolidation opportunities across business teams without being asked. They communicate progress proactively, build credibility through competence, and treat process rigor as non negotiable. Ideal candidate profile: Someone with software procurement or strategic sourcing experience who moves fast without sacrificing accuracy, operates with minimal direction, and is comfortable navigating ambiguity across multiple stakeholders. Experience with contract lifecycle management, SaaS/on premises licensing models, and enterprise spend analytics is strongly preferred. Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity: Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment: Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Lead business analysis activities including stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, documentation, and Agile delivery support. | 7+ years experience in business analysis with strong skills in requirements specifications, process flows, stakeholder facilitation, and Agile backlog management. | Job Title: Staff Systems Business Analyst Location: CA, Remote Duration: 6 Months with possible extn/hire. Pay Range: $70/hr - $80/hr on W2 (DOE) Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Staff Systems Business Analyst to play a critical role in shaping clarity early in the delivery lifecycle. This position operates at the intersection of business needs, system behavior, and delivery execution. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering, structuring, validating, and governing requirements while ensuring alignment between stakeholders, delivery teams, and enterprise standards. This role follows established Business Analyst practices within the Enterprise Business Analyst Community of Practice (EBACoP), ensuring consistency, traceability, and quality across all requirements and delivery artifacts. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement & Discovery • Partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, IT teams, architects, and delivery partners to understand business goals, challenges, risks, and success criteria. • Facilitate discovery sessions to uncover business needs, system impacts, dependencies, and operational constraints. • Ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and drive clarity around desired business outcomes. • Translate stakeholder needs into actionable business and system requirements. Story Mapping & Process Flow Analysis • Lead story mapping and process flow workshops to establish a shared understanding of current and future state business processes. • Create persona-driven and outcome-focused workflows that highlight both happy paths and exception scenarios. • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, dependencies, and improvement opportunities early in the lifecycle. • Ensure teams align on end-to-end business experiences before formal documentation begins. Requirements Documentation & Governance • Develop and maintain EBACoP standard artifacts including: • User Requirements Specifications (URS) • Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) • Business process flows • Story maps • Traceability documentation • Ensure all requirements artifacts remain synchronized, accurate, and traceable throughout the project lifecycle. • Facilitate stakeholder reviews, approvals, and sign-offs. • Maintain compliance with enterprise business analysis standards and governance processes. Agile Delivery & Backlog Management • Translate business requirements into Jira-ready epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. • Ensure backlog items are clear, testable, prioritized, and aligned to business value. • Participate actively in: • Backlog refinement • Sprint planning • Daily delivery discussions • Requirement clarification sessions • Support delivery teams by resolving ambiguities and answering functional questions throughout implementation. Change Management & Traceability • Assess the impact of requirement changes on scope, timelines, systems, and downstream processes. • Update story maps, URS, FRS, and backlog items to maintain alignment and traceability. • Help manage evolving business priorities while minimizing uncontrolled scope changes. • Ensure clear traceability from business intent through testing and implementation. Quality Assurance & Governance • Apply EBACoP quality scorecards and peer review standards to ensure completeness, consistency, and clarity of requirements. • Support lightweight governance processes designed to reduce delivery risk and downstream rework. • Promote governance as an enabler of delivery quality and predictability. Testing, Validation & Business Readiness • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by validating test scenarios against documented requirements and business workflows. • Partner with business users to confirm solutions meet intended outcomes. • Identify and escalate gaps, risks, or misalignments early. • Assist with change enablement activities, process understanding, and adoption support. Leadership & Community Contribution • Serve as a steward of EBACoP standards and best practices. • Coach and mentor Business Analysts and partner teams on effective requirements management and delivery practices. • Provide reusable examples, templates, and guidance to improve organizational consistency. • Participate in the Enterprise Business Analyst Community of Practice by: • Sharing lessons learned • Improving templates and standards • Driving continuous process improvement • Supporting knowledge management and artifact reuse Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. • 7+ years of Business Analysis experience with enterprise-level systems and cross-functional delivery teams. • Strong experience creating: • User Requirements Specifications (URS) • Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) • Process flows • User stories • Acceptance criteria • Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Strong knowledge of Jira and backlog management practices. • Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, discovery sessions, and process mapping exercises. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Strong understanding of requirement traceability, governance, and change management. • Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working within an Enterprise Business Analyst Community of Practice (EBACoP) or similar governance framework. • Experience supporting enterprise transformation or large-scale system implementation initiatives. • Knowledge of business process modeling tools and methodologies. • Familiarity with testing support, UAT coordination, and change enablement. • Experience mentoring or leading other Business Analysts. PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #RTA

Design and refine executive-level PowerPoint presentations and templates, create original layouts and infographics, integrate AI-generated imagery, and collaborate with marketing and leadership teams. | 5+ years of professional presentation design experience with expert PowerPoint skills, ability to work independently, and experience using AI tools for imagery. | Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Presentation Designer to support our client, a leading organization in the sports and entertainment industry. Apply now for immediate consideration! Contract: (10/20/2025 – 11/28/2025) – W2, Contract Role, Short-Term freelance project! Location: Remote, US Hours: 25–30 hours/week initially, ramping up to 40 hours/week Pay Rate: $50–55/hr W2 (based on experience) Job Description Our client is seeking a Presentation Designer with exceptional PowerPoint expertise and a sharp design eye to support high-visibility projects. This role will focus on cleaning up and elevating executive-level decks, refining templates, and ensuring all materials are visually compelling, data-driven, and on-brand. The ideal candidate will not only have advanced presentation skills but also the ability to composite their own layouts, generate AI imagery, and design engaging infographics that tell a clear and compelling story. Responsibilities • Design, refine, and update executive-level PowerPoint presentations and visual decks. • Composite and design original layouts to support storytelling and visual hierarchy. • Prompt and source AI-generated imagery to enhance creative concepts and presentation visuals. • Create compelling infographics and data visualizations within PowerPoint decks. • Ensure all presentations adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a polished, professional look. • Collaborate with marketing, creative, and leadership teams to align design and messaging. • Refresh and develop PowerPoint templates for ongoing use across the organization. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience designing high-impact presentations. • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including advanced animations, master slides, and template customization. • Strong understanding of layout composition, typography, and visual storytelling. • Ability to create and composite designs independently with minimal direction. • Experience using AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Firefly) to prompt and integrate imagery effectively. • Must have your own equipment and software setup. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in sports or entertainment industries. • Familiarity with Apple Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). • Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Benefits Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employees: • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) • Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity) • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Life & disability insurance • Employee assistance programs and legal support • Exclusive discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance #RTA

Perform financial forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and support business operations through financial insights and process improvements. | Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or equivalent, advanced Excel, SAP, Workday Adaptive skills, strong communication and analytical abilities. | Job Title: Financial Analyst IV Location: Tualatin, OR (Hybrid – 3 days onsite: Monday–Wednesday, 2 days remote: Thursday–Friday) Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) Rate: $60 to $65/hr on W2 About the Role • As a Financial Analyst IV, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, leveraging your expertise in data interpretation, analysis, modeling, and financial forecasting. This high-visibility role involves working with internal business partners at all levels and across functions on impactful projects that influence financial strategies and decisions. Key Responsibilities • Perform financial forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and operational metrics tracking to support financial cycles (Quarterly Reviews, Annual Operating Planning, Balance Sheet Review). • Manage quarter-end close processes including variance analysis and actuals vs. forecast reporting for headcount, Opex, and Capex. • Conduct financial analysis to influence decisions and support corporate initiatives. • Prepare and publish reports on spending trends and headcount, providing recommendations for spending prioritization. • Partner with Business Operations to identify, support, or drive profitability initiatives and projects. • Lead business process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Build strong business relationships and act as an advisor by providing actionable insights on growth opportunities and cost savings. • Support internal and external audits, along with compliance-related activities. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field with 7+ years of experience, OR a Master’s degree (MBA, CPA, CFA, CA, CMA, or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience, OR equivalent relevant experience. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Workday Adaptive, with skills in dashboards and data visualization. • Strong attention to detail with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships across all organizational levels. • Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize tasks effectively, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Please connect with me at (609) 257-2872 or drop me your contact at anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com . Anil Chamoli Lead - Recruitment Contact : 609-257-2872 Email : anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com

Develop and architect safety-critical gas turbine engine control software compliant with DO-178C, support integration and testing, manage CI/CD frameworks, and liaise with certification authorities. | Engineering degree with 3-5+ years experience, embedded and safety-critical software development experience, preferably gas turbine knowledge. | Job Title: Sr Software Engineer Job Location: Novi, MI (Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite) Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: $55 - $60 / hourly + Benefits Job Description : What you will be doing With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: • Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control software to DO-178C compliance objectives • Software architecting support to enable software-to-software integration a testing, to include product line methodologies • Develop and modify processes and methods to enable the team to achieve compliance objectives and optimal development pace • Setting up and modifying continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks, to enable software development to be easily worked by the development team • Liaison with certification airworthiness authorities to explain approaches, demonstrate compliance to objectives, and close out audit findings Preferred Requirements • Experience with embedded software design • Experience with developing safety- critical software • Experience with developing logic for closed-loop systems • Gas turbine experience (preferred not mandatory) Basic Requirements: Engineering Degree (preferably a BS in a STEM discipline so it can apply to more than one role within the evergreen requisitions) with a minimum 5 years of experience OR MS in STEM with a minimum of 3 years of experience. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law. Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Archit Sharma Senior Associate – Recruitment • EST (609) 353-5246 archit.sharma@russelltobin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/archit-sharma-651084218/ 420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. New York, NY 10170

Analyze financial data, track performance trends, and create data-driven reports to support financial operations. | Bachelor’s degree in a related field, internship or hands-on finance experience, strong Excel skills, and good communication and critical thinking abilities. | Now Hiring: Jr. Financial Analyst – Recent Grads Welcome! Dallas, TX 6–12 Month Contract | Possible Extension or Perm $23/hour Are you a recent grad ready to kick off your finance career in Dallas? We’re hiring motivated entry-level analysts to join a growing financial services firm. You’ll work with data to uncover insights, prepare reports, and support financial operations that impact company performance. What You’ll Do: • Analyze financial data to support profit-enhancing strategies • Track performance trends and KPIs • Create and deliver data-driven reports and presentations What You’ll Need: ✔️ Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field ✔️ Internship or hands-on experience in Finance/Accounting ✔️ Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.) ✔️ Strong communication and critical thinking skills Apply now — Russell Tobin is actively hiring! #FinanceJobs #FinancialAnalyst #EntryLevelFinance #DallasJobs #AccountingCareers #HiringRecentGrads #RussellTobin Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Lead solution design for enterprise network and security architecture across North America, ensuring adherence to standards and providing technical leadership. | Must have CCNP certification, strong enterprise networking experience, and ability to communicate technical information effectively. | Title : Network Solution Architect Locations : Indianapolis, IN Duration : 12+ months contract to hire role Rate : $90 to $110/hr on W2 Must Have's: • We are looking for a longer-term resource with strong enterprise experience and proven longevity in previous roles (not a “serial contractor”). This position requires the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, which validates knowledge and skills in implementing and operating Cisco network technologies, particularly in enterprise environments. Position: Network Solution Architect • As a Network Solution Architect, you will be an integral part of the global Infrastructure & Operations team. Your strong technical skills and architectural knowledge will enable you to lead the solution design in line with enterprise architectural standards and roadmaps. The focus will be on networking and related security across North America. This role provides the opportunity to develop expertise at the highest levels, working in an international environment with cutting-edge technologies. Key Accountabilities: • Interpret business requirements to enable and guide the design of integrated solutions in line with enterprise architectural standards, reference architectures, and enterprise roadmaps across all areas of Infrastructure & Operations. • Advise on technical aspects of systems development and integration, as well as available standards, methods, tools, and applications, making appropriate choices from alternatives. • Apply fundamental architectural principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts, ensuring all applicable standards are adhered to in terms of design and documentation. • Provide technical leadership in a complex environment, including the analysis of designs, delivery options, and plans. • Actively seek to understand the implications of new technologies and industry developments, communicating opportunities and potential impacts to the team. • Communicate technical information effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences. Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Please connect with me at (609) 257-2872 or drop me your contact at anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com . Anil Chamoli Lead - Recruitment Contact : 609-257-2872 Email : anil.chamoli@russelltobin.com