A.B. Data
Manager of Programming
A.B. Data, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:Oversee a team of digital print prepress technicians and variable data programmers, ensuring effective workflows for both print and digital campaign production.Mentor and train team members on the latest software tools and best practices for document composition, print, email, and SMS production.Ensure timely project completion by managing resource allocation and workflow distribution.Omnichannel Programming (Quadient Inspire Focus):
Develop, design, and implement personalized communications using
Quadient Inspire
for print, mail, email, and SMS campaigns.Optimize document composition for digital printing workflows, ensuring high-quality output for customer communications, such as statements, billing notices, and direct mail.Perform prepress tasks including file preparation, color management, and imposition, ensuring print-ready files meet production standards.Data Processing for Print & Digital Campaigns:
Process customer data files, including mailing lists and digital marketing data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.Manage data workflows for multi-channel marketing campaigns, integrating data into print, mail, email, SMS, and other personalized communication channels.Utilize specialized software (e.g.,
Quadient Inspire, Solimar SPDE/Rubika ,
BCC Mail Manager ,
FirstLogic Data Quality IQ suite ) to automate and streamline data processing for both print and digital marketing.Programming & Workflow Automation:
Use programming skills in
Windows Batch Scripts, PowerShell Scripts , and
APIs
to develop and maintain communication workflows.Collaborate on the development and implementation of automated workflows for both prepress and data processing tasks.Ensure file compatibility and output optimization for digital printing, including generating high-resolution print files (PDF, AFP) and meeting postal requirements.Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the seamless execution of both print and digital campaigns.Coordinate project requirements and resolve complex file or data-related issues.Quality Control & Compliance:
Conduct thorough quality checks on prepress files and data sets to ensure layout accuracy, color consistency, and data integrity.Ensure all processes comply with industry regulations for consumer privacy, postal regulations, and CAN-SPAM for digital campaigns.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
in management information systems, data science, graphic arts, or related field; or equivalent work experience.Minimum
5+ years of experience or 7+ years with associate's degree
in document composition and data processing for print, mail, and email, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, or a combination of related experience.Experience in Quadient Inspire, Solimar SPDE/Rubika
or similar CCM software desired, with hands-on experience in document composition for digital print and email production.Experience with prepress operations, postal regulations, and direct mail production.Programming skills in
Windows Batch and PowerShell scripts, C#/.Net
and experience with
APIs
for data integration are a plus.Ability to manage complex data sets and workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Preferred Skills:
Experience with
Adobe Creative Suite
and other prepress graphic design tools.Knowledge of digital print production formats (PDF, AFP, HTML) and finishing techniques.Familiarity with
postal data management systems
and
NCOALink
processing.Experience with color correction and management a plus.
The salary range for the Manager of Programming position is $75,000-$95,000
Hybrid schedule (2 days work from home, 3 days on-site) may be optional after minimum of 3 months of on-site training
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Leadership & Team Management:Oversee a team of digital print prepress technicians and variable data programmers, ensuring effective workflows for both print and digital campaign production.Mentor and train team members on the latest software tools and best practices for document composition, print, email, and SMS production.Ensure timely project completion by managing resource allocation and workflow distribution.Omnichannel Programming (Quadient Inspire Focus):
Develop, design, and implement personalized communications using
Quadient Inspire
for print, mail, email, and SMS campaigns.Optimize document composition for digital printing workflows, ensuring high-quality output for customer communications, such as statements, billing notices, and direct mail.Perform prepress tasks including file preparation, color management, and imposition, ensuring print-ready files meet production standards.Data Processing for Print & Digital Campaigns:
Process customer data files, including mailing lists and digital marketing data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.Manage data workflows for multi-channel marketing campaigns, integrating data into print, mail, email, SMS, and other personalized communication channels.Utilize specialized software (e.g.,
Quadient Inspire, Solimar SPDE/Rubika ,
BCC Mail Manager ,
FirstLogic Data Quality IQ suite ) to automate and streamline data processing for both print and digital marketing.Programming & Workflow Automation:
Use programming skills in
Windows Batch Scripts, PowerShell Scripts , and
APIs
to develop and maintain communication workflows.Collaborate on the development and implementation of automated workflows for both prepress and data processing tasks.Ensure file compatibility and output optimization for digital printing, including generating high-resolution print files (PDF, AFP) and meeting postal requirements.Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the seamless execution of both print and digital campaigns.Coordinate project requirements and resolve complex file or data-related issues.Quality Control & Compliance:
Conduct thorough quality checks on prepress files and data sets to ensure layout accuracy, color consistency, and data integrity.Ensure all processes comply with industry regulations for consumer privacy, postal regulations, and CAN-SPAM for digital campaigns.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
in management information systems, data science, graphic arts, or related field; or equivalent work experience.Minimum
5+ years of experience or 7+ years with associate's degree
in document composition and data processing for print, mail, and email, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, or a combination of related experience.Experience in Quadient Inspire, Solimar SPDE/Rubika
or similar CCM software desired, with hands-on experience in document composition for digital print and email production.Experience with prepress operations, postal regulations, and direct mail production.Programming skills in
Windows Batch and PowerShell scripts, C#/.Net
and experience with
APIs
for data integration are a plus.Ability to manage complex data sets and workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Preferred Skills:
Experience with
Adobe Creative Suite
and other prepress graphic design tools.Knowledge of digital print production formats (PDF, AFP, HTML) and finishing techniques.Familiarity with
postal data management systems
and
NCOALink
processing.Experience with color correction and management a plus.
The salary range for the Manager of Programming position is $75,000-$95,000
Hybrid schedule (2 days work from home, 3 days on-site) may be optional after minimum of 3 months of on-site training
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)