Sr. Online Business Project Manager - RedBeacon - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE - The Senior Online Business Project Manager is responsible for developing the detailed strategy, scope, communication and implementation plans for a portfolio of projects that directly impact customers' shopping experiences. Leading a small team of Project Managers and/or multi-functional teams of about 10-15 people from across the business, the incumbent will manage multiple projects at the Program level, from Discovery through to Delivery. In addition to showing innovative thought leadership, you will be required to utilize core project management, communication, presentation and creative problem solving skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serve as the Senior Business Project Manager for a Program of small to large sized internal and cross-Enterprise projects with limited definition and direction.
-Projects may include enhancements to core elements of our online shopping experience, such as navigation, checkout, shopping services/tools, as well as multi-channel projects that involve our stores, supply chain, etc.
- Lead and manage a team of Project Managers and/or multiple cross-functional, cross-company project teams of 10 plus people.
- Help the project Business Owner(s) define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements.
- Think strategically, creatively - and with a customer focus - to make recommendations regarding execution strategies and potential solutions.
- Ensure all impacted stakeholders are engaged, and manage cross functional resources to support project execution.
- Analyze and manage risks and interdependencies within and across Program projects/systems/resources, and formulate plausible solutions/contingency plans in consultation with stakeholders and Senior Management as necessary.
- Effectively present and communicate project strategies, statuses, risks and key decisions within project teams, stakeholder meetings, and with Senior Management on a regular basis.
- Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring that projects are delivered on-time, to scope and within budget

NATURE AND SCOPE
- Position typically reports to Sr Manager within the PMO.
- No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be eighteen years of age
- Must pass the Background Check
- Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 06

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management experience associated with online projects.
- Knowledge of MS Project, PowerPoint and MS Office.
- 6-8 total years of experience; 4 - 6 years project management experience in consulting or in an online business.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in e-commerce and/or web development, creative and/or marketing/ advertising.
- Understanding of Interactive Marketing and e-Business strategies, channels, technologies, principles, and processes.
- Web experience associated with a national-level retailer.
- E-commerce knowledge and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent strategic and creative skills.
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
- Strong analytically with demonstrated financial and business planning skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of driving change and execution.
- Influential; practiced in negotiating with others in ways that result in win-win outcomes.