Accountable for the overall application of the Individual Markets Digital Program in terms of strategic value, architectural fit and business alignment.
Oversee and ensure projects are on time and on budget that require multiple layers of service providers and internal and external stakeholders.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Technology partners, Strategic Sourcing, and other key teams across organization
Prioritize project portfolio with internal stakeholders to develop a roadmap that will successfully execute on portfolio.
Translate the business strategy, needs & requirements into clear direction for the project teams
Assist in the definition of project scope and goals, including project and staffing estimation
Define and create project approach, including project plans, targets, milestones and dependencies
Track project/engagement dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project implementation and deployment.
Lead stakeholder communications across all project work threads.
Ensure appropriate communications regarding issues and risks to foster project success and long-term stakeholder relationship.
Serves as internal escalation point person on projects and ability to successfully resolve problems and issues.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree also preferred
5+ years project and/or program management experience, with experience leading projects across digital product delivery, UI/UX design and/or digital strategy
Experience working for a management and/or technology consulting firm and/or creative agency highly desired
Experience managing creative teams (visual design, content design, UX/UI design) to create user-centric solutions highly desired
Passion and drive for continuous improvement, transformational change, with a business owner mentality
Ability to design, develop, and communicate accounting and finance related deliverables (resource plans, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and gain team member and stakeholder buy-in
Critical thinker and highly analytical with an ability to solve complex problems that include the application of both good business sense and common sense
Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and synthesize complex issues to identify best solutions.
Advanced skills in business management tools including: Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project and Access.