This leader has the responsibility for strategic development and program operational support for Retail Device program. You will work with Channel Operations and Account teams on the planning, execution and evaluation of the Advocacy program. You will be responsible for stakeholder management; project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management.
Reports to the Director, Retail Channel, based at our Plano, TX office.
Position Objective • Be a strategic partner to assist in shaping and driving the strategy for program execution, including goal setting and measurement, and identification of gaps and opportunities to focus • Ensure the successful implementation of program strategy, objectives, targets, and deliverables • Adopt changes to address changing market conditions and evolving business • Work closely with retail and account team leadership on project deliverables • Establish frameworks and standards for Program and Project Management • Manage and/or compile Program related financial and KPI information • Define and embed project control and governance • Provide Project planning, Milestone management, Scope management, Financial Management; Change Management across the project portfolio • Data interpretation (assessing key change drivers) • Preparing slides communicating findings in a succinct and visual manner • Works closely with Retail, Account team and Marketing functions to ensure strategy and plans are effectively implemented and reviewed
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Product, Online, Sales or Marketing Management experience • Proven ability to successfully bring products to market and providing strategic guidance and operational oversight • Ability to communicate effectively and craft compelling narratives to influence business and tactical stakeholders across all levels of the organization • Exceptional problem-solving skills, including ability to operate in ambiguity and establishing frame works that apply to emerging business problems • Strong organization and execution skills, including ability to operate independently and drive strategic initiatives from ideation to end results • Experience with top retailer or consumer electronics strongly preferred • Will need to be results oriented, seek empowerment, inquisitive, and possess versatile communication styles • Ability to influence, lead, motivate and direct the activities cross functional resources and support groups to attain objectives, establish project schedules and execute within specified timeline
Desired Characteristics: • Constantly curious, leading by example to ensure research, insights and data analytics drives our understanding of the customer and their needs • A passionate customer advocate • Demonstrated experience in presentations, story-telling and sound bites • Self-starter, high level of energy, motivation and ability to work independently, mobilize teams into action and manage multiple projects with demanding platforms • Leadership presence. Enables success for others through good partnerships and trusted partners. Skilled communicator who influences internal and external stakeholders and decision-makers. • Challenges the status quo, never settles and drives, innovates to find a better way
Humble, proud and creates environments where team members enjoy accountability and fulfilment from working in your team.