Director, PMO

SUMMARY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive tactical direction for all projects and business launches with department managers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, design, engineering, marketing, content, research) to provide services including planning, scheduling, cost-estimating and risk assessment to the portfolio of projects aimed at creating new products and/or enhancing existing products.
• Help build and lead a team of program managers.
• Provide summarized status for major projects to the executive team.
• Participate in discussions regarding evaluation of potential projects
• Gains understanding of the organization’s strategic goals to support project selection.
• Assess key business drivers and impact on department performance (i.e., ability to meet service levels).
• Establish and develop tools to ensure consistent approach to planning and tracking across various projects across multiple geographic boundaries

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years experience managing website and business launches
• Ecommerce experience a plus
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Track record managing a team of at least 4 project managers
• Excellent presentation and meeting leader skills
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Self-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines when required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently and build strong relationships with functional team partners

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