Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for an onsite position. Must be located in Corpus Christi, TX; Abilene, TX; Shreveport, LA; or Ft. Wayne, IN.
Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs. Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates. Partners with Sourcing Specialist in order to bring a diverse slate of qualified candidates to the hiring manager.Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process. Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements). Responsible to ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes occur.Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy. Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry. Takes the lead in the development of one or more annual Affirmative Action Plans.Suggest and help implement on-going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience. Five years' corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions including 3 years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Relationship Management Consulting /coaching.:Some travel may be required. Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking a Project Cost Analyst for an onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.
Responsible for coordinating project cost analysis, controls, and schedule (P6) for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on base and intermediate projects under direct supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Includes scheduling activities with our associated work plan using Primervera (P6) and SmartSheet scheduling tools. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. Depending on the business unit assigned, this position might also be responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning. Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis, scheduling and schedule analysis/variance. Depending on business unit needs, provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions. Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis. Collaborate with Project Management (PM), and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule. Create project breakdown structures.Perform some departmental organizational functions when necessary and as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of project functions. This might include tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities (UVLs), keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing. Depending on the business unit assigned, assist in the contracting process. This might include bidding activities, analysis of cost, and cost tracking.Communicate with project team, resources, and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items. Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis. Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques. Develop an understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes (scope, budgeting, schedule performance, cost performance, forecasting, etc.)Providing strong teamwork with colleagues, vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries, resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced, results-oriented team.Develop an understanding of the project/work management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.Basic Qualifications
No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree. With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years' qualified experience.Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management. Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goalsExcellent oral and written communication skills along with a professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork.Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with othersSome travel, including overnight, may be requiredSafely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and company locations in varying conditions. Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems, construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for an onsite position. Must be located in Roanoke, VA; Corpus Christi, TX; Abilene, TX; Shreveport, LA; or Ft. Wayne, IN.
Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs. Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates. Partners with Sourcing Specialist in order to bring a diverse slate of qualified candidates to the hiring manager.Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process. Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements). Responsible to ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes occur.Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy. Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry. Takes the lead in the development of one or more annual Affirmative Action Plans.Suggest and help implement on-going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience. Five years' corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions including 3 years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Relationship Management Consulting /coaching.Some travel may be required. Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking a RT Ops App Support Specialist for an onsite position in New Albany, OH.
Responsibilities include providing 24/7 application support for Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, which support four Transmission and seven Distribution Control Centers across 11 states.Key tasks include assisting in the planning, research, and evaluation of patching, failover, and maintenance activities required for Real Time real-time systems, as well as developing a basic understanding of EMS and SCADA functionalities. Involves contributing to the development and maintenance of best practices around application development and participating in the creation of technical documentation necessary for supporting real-time applications. Strong emphasis on adaptability, customer focus, and continuous improvement is essential for effectively supporting real-time systems.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associate's degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experienceIT/OT System AdministrationT/OT Application SupportCyber SecurityADMS/DMA/EMS/OMS/SCADAManifest Solutions is currently seeking a Category Lead for a hybrid position in Columbus, OH.
Responsible for helping drive value through the strategic sourcing and the supplier relationship management processes by independently leading and managing multiple strategic enterprise sourcing initiatives. Establishing, leading/facilitating, and supporting cross functional category management teams to develop and maintain category plans and ongoing category performance Manage category-related projects from initiation through implementation, applying project management principles to deliver results on time and within scope. Developing deep knowledge and experience within assigned spend management responsibilities Developing spend/performance and external market analyses to monitor category performance and identify performance improvement opportunities Developing spend and savings/performance improvement forecasts to monitor progress and ensure goals are achieved Developing plans to capture identified opportunities Defining category requirements through collaborative efforts with respective stakeholder groups Collaborating with stakeholder groups to develop consensus on the appropriate category plans and priorities Leading performance improvement initiatives defined by the category plan including strategic sourcing and other performance improvement initiatives Establishing, leading/facilitating, and supporting cross functional strategic sourcing/performance improvement teams as needed/prescribed by category plans to achieve savings and performance targets (e.g. reduce cost, improve quality and result in a lower total cost of ownership, meeting supplier diversity goals) Leading negotiations with suppliers as needed Maintaining critical supplier agreements including renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution Developing and maintaining supplier criticality ratings and managing resulting critical supplier relationships Managing supplier relationships including conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers and Executive Sponsors Developing successful partnerships with key stakeholders / business partners to achieve desired results Developing and managing cross-functional category management and strategic sourcing teams as needed Collaborating with stakeholders to drive needed decisions to achieve desired resultsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent work related experience Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with others Experience leading cross-functional teams Ability to build support and consensus Proven financial acumen and analytical abilitiesPreferred Additional Qualifications
Experience managing large supplier agreements Experience working in a Shared Services organization Supply Chain experience in the utility industry Knowledgeable in category management and strategic sourcing practices Read LessSourcing/Hiring Coordinator
Location: Columbus, OH (onsite)
Department: Talent Acquisition
Reports To: Recruiting Director
Position Summary
Manifest Solutions is looking for an outgoing and personable, detail-oriented Sourcing/Hiring Coordinator to support our recruiting team. This role helps with candidate outreach, interview scheduling, follow-up communication, and keeping recruiting information organized and up to date.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and learning about recruiting. We welcome candidates who are early in their careers and eager to grow in a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist recruiters with scheduling interviews and managing calendars.Follow up with candidates and help keep communication moving.Reach out to candidates by email, phone, LinkedIn, or text.Support candidate documentation and keep records accurate in the ATS.Help review resumes and identify candidates who may be a good fit.Assist with job postings and other recruiting updates.Support social media and recruiting outreach efforts.Help maintain candidate pipelines and organize recruiting activity.Work closely with the recruiting team to support day-to-day hiring needs.Provide general administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team.Qualifications
Strong communication and organizational skills.Comfortable using computers, email, and online tools.Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.Detail-oriented and dependable.Willingness to learn about recruiting and talent acquisition.Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.Internship, customer service, administrative, or coordination experience is a plus.Preferred Experience
Interest in recruiting, human resources, or staffing.Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, or applicant tracking systems.Experience with scheduling, follow-up, or candidate communication.Basic understanding of professional communication and record keeping.Why Manifest Solutions?
At Manifest Solutions, you'll join a collaborative team that values learning, integrity, and growth. This role offers a chance to build recruiting experience while supporting important hiring work for our clients and internal team.
Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Web/Network Security Engineer for an onsite position in Columbus, OH.
Design, implementation, and support of enterprise web application and network security solutions. Responsible for securing internet-facing applications through F5 Distributed Cloud WAF, API security, bot protection, and network security technologies including Palo Alto firewalls and secure remote access solutions. Administer and support F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) WAF platform. Deploy and maintain WAF policies, signatures, and security controls. Configure: API Protection, Bot Defense, DDoS Mitigation, Geolocation Policies, Rate Limiting, CAPTCHA Challenges Investigate and tune false positives. Perform application onboarding into WAF services. Conduct WAF policy reviews and optimization. Support incident response involving web application attacks. Understand and mitigate: OWASP Top 10, Authentication attacks. API abuse, Credential stuffing, Session hijacking, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL Injection, SSRF, CSRF. Review application architectures and recommend security improvements. Partner with development teams during application onboarding and troubleshooting. Network Security Administer and support: Palo Alto Networks, NGFW Prisma, Access Site-to-site VPNs, SSL decryption, NAT and security policies, Network segmentation, DNS and routing troubleshooting. Support production incidents and participate in on-call rotation.Qualifications:
Bot Management API Security DDoS ProtectionCDN technologies DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines Kubernetes Containers Terraform Certifications: OWASP Foundation certifications, ISC2 CISSP, GIAC certifications, F5 certifications, Palo Alto Networks certifications Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking a Senior ServiceNow APM / CMDB Analyst for a position in Columbus, OH.
Partner with the CMDB Practice Owner to develop and execute a multi-year CMDB and APM transformation roadmap Support the establishment of a centralized application portfolio aligned to enterprise data standards and CSDM frameworks Drive adoption of APM capabilities across IT and business domains Application Portfolio Management Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of business applications within ServiceNow APM Define and operationalize application lifecycle processes, including onboarding, maintenance, rationalization, and retirement Enable decision-making for application investment, sustainment, modernization, or decommissioning Data Governance & Quality Management Establish and enforce standards for application and CMDB data quality, completeness, and integrity Perform ongoing data validation, certification, and reconciliation activities Identify and remediate data quality issues, including duplicate or incomplete records ServiceNow Configuration & Data Model Management Design, configure, and maintain APM and CMDB data models, relationships, and workflows Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and integration patterns Support integrations and automated data ingestion across systems Security, Risk, and Data Classification Implement and maintain appropriate access controls for application and CMDB data Support application classification efforts, including criticality, risk, and data sensitivity Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, audit, and compliance requirements Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Partner with application owners, IT teams, and business stakeholders to maintain accurate portfolio data Translate technical concepts into business-friendly insights and recommendations Support governance forums (e.g., PMRB, architecture review boards) with reporting and analysis Performance Measurement & Reporting Define and monitor KPIs for application portfolio health, data quality, and business value Develop dashboards and reports providing visibility into application cost, risk, and performance Support leadership reporting and strategic planning activities Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve APM processes, automation, and reporting capabilities Drive enhancements that support application rationalization, cost optimization, and risk mitigation Stay current on ServiceNow platform capabilities and industry best practicesPreferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow Application Portfolio Management (APM) module Understanding of CMDB, CSDM, ITOM, and Enterprise Architecture frameworks Experience with application lifecycle management and portfolio rationalizationFamiliarity with integrations, APIs, and data automation within ServiceNow Experience supporting governance forums and compliance/audit activities Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for a position in Columbus, OH.
Makes decisions within scope of position and authority as well as independent decisions regarding planning, organizing and scheduling work for self. Can also make decisions that have impact on the department. Provides administrative support to management or a team. Work will include, general duties such as budget assistance, managing team requests for travel, meeting room bookings, timesheet/expense entry, systems support, staff changes, manage team correspondence, and other secretarial duties. Utilizes many different systems from word processing, spreadsheets, ERP and other software used by the businessQualifications:
High school & post-secondary education.Experience: 6 plus Years Read LessManifest Solutions is currently seeking a Junior IT Project Manager for an onsite position in Columbus, OH.
Contribute to a team delivering high quality end-user infrastructure solutions and ongoing support, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, process optimization and driving efficiency across the organization. Provide cost estimates, justifications, and recommendations. Develop and maintain project planning and status documentation for delivery of new technology systems and lifecycle efforts.Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher. 3 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Strong project coordination skills are required. Ability to manage multiple input streams, engage with engineers, and communicate complex technical topics in easy-to-understand terms. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present to large audiences including executive levels, high attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Read Less