1. Strong project management experience (PMP certification a plus) - looking for someone that can lead multiple projects (vs. coordinate). They will be working extensively with other depts. such as marketing, sales, finance, eCommerce, supply chain, business operations, product mgmt., etc.
2. Very strong verbal and written communication skills for establishing relationships cross-functionally and cross-division
3. Broad business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Responsibilities for the Business Planning & EPMO Manager:
Project Management:
§ Determine and define project scope and objectives
§ Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
§ Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
§ Track project costs in order to meet budget
§ Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, assign tasks and communicate expected deliverables
§ Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
§ Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
§ Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
§ Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
§ Lead between 1-3 projects at any given time depending on business need and project complexity
Business Planning and Strategic Initiatives:
§ Supervise Critical Business Planning cycles for the organization
§ Lead Executive discussions providing strategic input and decision making
§ Lead/control meetings and deliverables through effective analytical and storytelling skills
§ Develop advanced decision making analysis, frameworks & Impact deliverables
§ Facilitate key support groups development of their strategies based on guidance
§ Manage Executive Communications for Top Management by developing best in class presentation and communication materials
Qualifications for Business Planning & EPMO Manager: • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field • Project Management Qualifications:
o 6+ years of strategic initiative / project management and related experience (8+ Years strongly preferred)
o Proven ability to solve problems creatively - Out-of-the-box thinker
o Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
o Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
o Excellent analytical skills
o Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
o Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
o Agile and adaptable leader who is comfortable shifting focus/direction as business needs change
o Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus • Business Planning/Strategic Initiative Qualifications:
o 3+ years' experience as a strategic and problem solving thinker who can turn strategic objectives into practical (experience working in operational consulting or internal strategy/planning roles preferred)
o Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and/or success in operations roles within a professional services firm or corporate environment, helping companies to identify, clarify and resolve complex issues critical to their strategic and operating success
o Expert in Powerpoint/Excel
o Very strong verbal and written communication skills for establishing relationships cross-functionally and cross-division
o Strong presentation skills demonstrating the ability for effective story telling
o Expert in Excel and experience with developing complex macros and automation in Excel
Education: • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field • Required experience:
o 6+ years of strategic initiative / project management and related experience (8+ strongly preferred)
o 3+ years' experience as a strategic and problem solving thinker who can turn strategic objectives into practical execution plans (experience working in operational consulting or internal strategy/planning roles preferred) • PMP certification (or MBA) a plus