The Global Product Strategy Specialist is integral to providing clear communication to a variety of people within the organization. This position will be responsible for managing the operations across the various departments of the Global Product Strategy organization. The Specialist must be able to synthesize feedback and relay it appropriately. They will manage timelines, process, and projects, ensuring that the growth team has all information needed to do their jobs. Additionally, they will serve as the point person for cross-functional groups.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage projects from end-to-end by: defining project scope, developing detailed project plans and milestones, managing budgets, schedules, etc.
Serve as the point person with cross-functional groups
Communicate daily business/project issues, as well as the monitoring, tracking and reporting on project deliverables to ensure adherence to project plans
Capture feedback, recaps and manage timelines against revisions
Work with team lead on pulling purchase orders, gathering invoices, etc.
Produce timely and accurate status reporting to the team, cross team and management
Coordinate and communicate activity between designers, functional groups, client teams, and management
Participate in meetings at the operational and project level
Function as a liaison point to keep all parties aware of overall project impact in order to facilitate management decisions at the earliest possible time
Identify resources and/or schedule conflicts and changing of project scope
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1-3 years of experience in a project management function, preferably in a fact paced environment.
Advanced in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint with a basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required, and managing these files from an organizational standpoint.
Experience with project management processes, workflow and terminology
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Skilled at building relationships, strong organizational skills, strong ability to multi-task, and outstanding communication skills
Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing and executing simultaneous projects and activities; proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change
Ability to think creatively and flexibly
Ability to build trust with the team and work effectively, in a highly-collaborative team environment
A self-starter who instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional stretch goals and meets them
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat requested.