What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Innovation Specialist position at UWM?
THE GIG
UWM’s exclusive Rotational Program provides broad exposure across multiple teams within UWM. While open to all applicants, the rotational nature of this program is designed for both professionals with experience seeking new opportunities and early career professionals with proven leadership skills and an innovative mindset.
After 12 months of rotational immersion throughout UWM, the team member will be placed in a meaningful role, in which their yearlong journey of education, relationship building, and teamwork will amplify their ability to support our clients and team members.
This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office. Start date of program will be October 5th or October 12th .
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Rotation Assignments in 20 key departments such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, and more.
- Project Management: Lead and actively contribute to departmental projects, ensuring that the outcomes meet strategic goals.
- Performance Feedback: Engage in regular performance evaluations and feedback sessions to enhance program effectiveness and professional growth.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams to understand different business units, processes, and strategies.
- Skill Development: Participate in training sessions, workshops, presentations and professional development opportunities designed to enhance technical and leadership abilities.
- Mentorship and Networking: Connect and build relationships with program mentors, senior leaders, and peers to gain insight and guidance throughout the program.
- Presentation and Reporting: Prepare and present findings; create reports based on assigned projects, tasks, and recommendations to department heads and senior leaders at the end of each rotation.
- Supporting the Engagement team in various capacities for large company events like the UWM Rally, annual Kid’s Day, and more.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn in various environments
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
- Highly motivated and results-oriented with a positive, can-do mentality
- Proven leadership and teamwork capabilities
- Diligent problem-solver and solution implementer
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different assignments
- Leadership or management experience in fast-paced environments preferred
THE PLACE & THE PERKS
Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
More reasons you’ll love working here include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
- Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer hours
- Paid training and career development
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Mortgage discount and area business discounts
- Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
- Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
- Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
- Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
- In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
- Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
DISCLAIMER
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.